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

Recent Examples on the Web

Troopers say failure to yield to a stationary vehicle is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense and is punishable by 10 to 90 days in jail and/or $150 to $300 in fines, and three points assessed on their Colorado driver's license. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

Immigration laws and state laws governing who can receive a commercial driver's license, and when, must be followed to ensure the safety of our citizens – especially children like Dalilah. — Nicole Russell, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

The judge imposed a five-year driver's license suspension on both charges, to run concurrently. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

From there, people take a hands-on skills test to get a commercial driver's license. — Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for driver's license

• concupiscence
• licence