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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The victim's wallet, with his bank cards, driver's license and cash, was missing. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Exposed information could include driver's license numbers, passport numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, and home addresses. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Getting a driver's license is a big deal and a big step in growing up and gaining independence. Sari Hitchins, Parents, 18 June 2026 Under Florida law, a first-time DUI conviction can carry penalties that include fines, probation, community service and a driver's license suspension, though any potential penalties in this case would depend on the outcome of court proceedings. Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 June 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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