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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Sheriffs can declare snow emergencies when it has been determined that use of highways and roadways by motorists is a threat to maintaining public peace.
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Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2025
The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications warned motorists to plan for slippery road conditions and advised them to slow down and use caution while driving.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
Emergency crews from the county and surrounding areas responded to the scene, working throughout the afternoon to clear vehicles and assist affected motorists, WTHI reported.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Even for seasoned motorists, driving in snow can be dangerous and deadly.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 29 Nov. 2025
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Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2025
The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications warned motorists to plan for slippery road conditions and advised them to slow down and use caution while driving.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
Emergency crews from the county and surrounding areas responded to the scene, working throughout the afternoon to clear vehicles and assist affected motorists, WTHI reported.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Even for seasoned motorists, driving in snow can be dangerous and deadly.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 29 Nov. 2025
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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorist. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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motorist
noun
mo·tor·ist
ˈmōt-ə-rəst 
: a person who travels by automobile
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