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

Opened in 1937 to serve motorists driving the Mother Road, the Pueblo Revival-style masterpiece features 22 rooms with interior design that blends Mid-Century Modern and Southwest touches. — Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Privacy and consumer advocates warn that the proposal forces motorists to choose between data protection and affordable coverage, challenging longstanding Proposition 103 rules that rely on tickets and crashes. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

On July 12, a 27-year-old motorist was fatally injured in a single-vehicle car crash on a Clairemont-area freeway onramp. — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

Hundreds of homes and businesses in Queens were without power Sunday after a sudden storm caused havoc across the city a day earlier, flooding major highways and leaving motorists stranded. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 19 July 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