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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Drivers using the single open lane encountered stop-and-go conditions, while nearby streets such as 18th Avenue also saw congestion as motorists tried to bypass the closure.
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Da Lin, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Hines said motorists involved in a freeway crash are advised to move to the right shoulder if possible, or failing that, to remain in their vehicle with their seatbelt on.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
As a result of the highway closure, motorists should expect detours and more traffic.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Caltrans will post detour signs, and urged motorists to plan for extra travel time.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Da Lin, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Hines said motorists involved in a freeway crash are advised to move to the right shoulder if possible, or failing that, to remain in their vehicle with their seatbelt on.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
As a result of the highway closure, motorists should expect detours and more traffic.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Caltrans will post detour signs, and urged motorists to plan for extra travel time.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorist. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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motorist
noun
mo·tor·ist
ˈmōt-ə-rəst 
: a person who travels by automobile
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