Examples of motorist in a Sentence
When our car broke down, we were helped by a passing motorist.
environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels
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Roadway work continues on southbound Interstate 5 at the busy San Ysidro border crossing in south San Diego County after officials previously warned motorists to anticipate delays.
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The winding two-lane roadway reopened at noon Wednesday, allowing motorists to drive along the coast the entire way from the Bay Area to Southern California for the first time in three years.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The situation might end up costing taxpayers as motorists file claims for damages with the city.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Nearly 200 pedestrians and motorists reportedly have died since 2018 in collisions with its trains.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The winding two-lane roadway reopened at noon Wednesday, allowing motorists to drive along the coast the entire way from the Bay Area to Southern California for the first time in three years.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The situation might end up costing taxpayers as motorists file claims for damages with the city.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Nearly 200 pedestrians and motorists reportedly have died since 2018 in collisions with its trains.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorist. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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motorist
noun
mo·tor·ist
ˈmōt-ə-rəst 
: a person who travels by automobile
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