motorist

noun

mo·​tor·​ist ˈmō-tə-rist 

: a person who travels by automobile

Synonyms of motorist

• driver

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

Recent Examples on the Web

For the next 16 months, motorists will have to seek alternative routes to the Vincent Thomas Bridge, which is slated to close for construction. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Lundberg previously served as the Overland Park Police Department as a 911 dispatcher, motorist assist officer and manager of the police vehicle fleet. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

Detour signage and traffic-control devices will be in place to assist motorists. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

The motorist was not injured and is cooperating with investigators. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

motorist

noun

mo·​tor·​ist ˈmōt-ə-rəst 

: a person who travels by automobile