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

For about five years, a direct route to the light rail station has been unavailable for neighborhoods north of the railroad tracks, sending motorists west before heading back east to the station. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Salazar was identified as the suspect after a motorist contacted authorities regarding a driver who had aggressively confronted him minutes before Clinkunbroomer was killed, according to evidence presented at a prior hearing. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

At that price point, motorists are paying about $62 for a 15-gallon tank of gasoline. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

When a motorist receives a moving violation, there are consequences for ignoring the summons. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 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