: one that drives: such as
a
: coachman
b
: the operator of a motor vehicle
c
: an implement (such as a hammer) for driving
d
: a mechanical piece for imparting motion to another piece
e
: one that provides impulse or motivation
a driver in this economy
f
: a golf wood with a nearly straight face used in driving
g
: an electronic circuit that supplies input to another electronic circuit
also
: loudspeaker
h
: a piece of computer software that controls input and output operations
Examples of driver in a Sentence
Who was the driver at the time of the accident?
We told the taxi driver to take us to the library.
He likes to sit at the front of the bus, near the driver.
There's a problem with the printer's driver.
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Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
In April, the district announced a slate of similar suits against reckless drivers from Maryland and Virginia.
—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2025
In addition to the parade and party, fans will have the opportunity to get autographs from NASCAR Truck drivers Tyler Ankrum, Corey Heim and more during the Driver Meet & Greet and see the No. 18 LIUNA Chevrolet Silverado RST show truck.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2025
The Dino up for sale is a 246 GTS variant with a removable roof panel for when the sun is out and the driver wants to really hear the roar of its engine.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
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“Driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driver. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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driver
noun
driv·er
ˈdrī-vər 
: one that drives: as
a
: the operator of a motor vehicle
b
: a tool for driving
a nail driver
c
: a golf club having a usually wooden head with a nearly straight face
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