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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Supporters crossed the street chanting songs associated with the Algerian national team while passing motorists responded with honking horns and waves.
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J.m. Banks
june 15, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
The words caused motorists to wonder and become intrigued enough to detour.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 16 June 2026
Officials said a motorist drove a vehicle by the repast and someone in it fired shots at a crowd.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Obstacles to a durable peace Lebanese army units, meanwhile, deployed in parts of the south, barring motorists from reaching areas near Israeli troops.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
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J.m. Banks
june 15, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
The words caused motorists to wonder and become intrigued enough to detour.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 16 June 2026
Officials said a motorist drove a vehicle by the repast and someone in it fired shots at a crowd.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Obstacles to a durable peace Lebanese army units, meanwhile, deployed in parts of the south, barring motorists from reaching areas near Israeli troops.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorist. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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motorist
noun
mo·tor·ist
ˈmōt-ə-rəst 
: a person who travels by automobile
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