: 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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Photorealistic traffic environments allow drivers to test displays and assistance features in context.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
It was found that in Illinois, there is no legal time limit for when a driver has to take an alcohol test after a crash.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Davis also considered Brown’s prior disciplinary history, which included earlier incidents in 2023 involving similar high-speed PIT maneuvers that posed risks to him and other drivers.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
After the winter storm that swept across Texas this past weekend left many cars covered in ice, some drivers may be wondering how to clear their vehicles safely before getting back on the road.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
It was found that in Illinois, there is no legal time limit for when a driver has to take an alcohol test after a crash.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Davis also considered Brown’s prior disciplinary history, which included earlier incidents in 2023 involving similar high-speed PIT maneuvers that posed risks to him and other drivers.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
After the winter storm that swept across Texas this past weekend left many cars covered in ice, some drivers may be wondering how to clear their vehicles safely before getting back on the road.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driver. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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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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