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 robbery suspects got away with cellphones, watches, car keys, wallets, driver's licenses and money. Joe Brandt, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 That includes your Social Security number, driver's license information or banking details. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 That driver was cited for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, not having a driver's license and was issued two other citations, Baumgartner said. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Aug. 2026 Some also go a step further to talk about specific proposals supported by the administration, such as limiting commercial driver's licenses and supporting the SAVE America Act, which would require stricter proof of citizenship to vote. Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 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 28 Aug. 2026.

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