driver's license

noun

: a license issued under governmental authority that permits the holder to operate a motor vehicle

Examples of driver's license in a Sentence

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In the episode, SpongeBob's birthdate on his driver's license is shown to be July 14, 1986. Bianca Harris, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Last year, Duffy launched a nationwide audit of states issuing non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses after a series of deadly crashes, including crashes in Wyoming, Florida and California. Elaine Mallon , James Cirrone , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Anyone whose driver's license number was exposed in the incident should have received an email with details on the Lemonade settlement. Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 July 2026 The victim's wallet, with his bank cards, driver's license and cash, was missing. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver's license

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of driver's license was in 1904

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“Driver's license.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driver%27s%20license. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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