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

Salazar was later identified as the suspect when a motorist told police he had been aggressively confronted by a driver minutes before the shooting, according to evidence presented in court. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The vehicles allegedly blocked other motorists from using the intersection, including drivers who were trying to head north on the Berlin Turnpike and those headed east from East Robbins Avenue, according to Amalfi. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

Minneapolis police are searching for a motorist involved in a serious hit-and-run crash late Saturday morning on the city's north side. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

But motorists also messed up on this one, crashing into or around the tree. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 27 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