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

The department advised motorists heading into Manhattan from Queens to expect delays and seek alternative routes. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

According to Fort Worth police, a motorist — later identified as Dwabe — had stopped to help the occupants of a vehicle who’d been involved in a collision. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

Ever since the outbreak of war with Iran earlier this year, motorists have been warily eyeing prices at the pump. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

The on-ramp for motorists traveling westbound on Pocket Road will remain open. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 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