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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The attorney said trees and cars limited the motorists’ ability to see the pedestrian crossing sign that warns of the crosswalk ahead.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
The gas tax suspension was originally supposed to end on May 19, but Governor Brian Kemp extended the relief to help motorists get through Memorial Day weekend.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 June 2026
While motorists may continue to see some short-term relief, some price-cycling states could soon experience another upward swing as retailers run out of room to lower prices further.
—Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Over those 20-some miles, the winding road brings motorists (and cyclists) to some stunning, interesting, and must-see stops.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
The gas tax suspension was originally supposed to end on May 19, but Governor Brian Kemp extended the relief to help motorists get through Memorial Day weekend.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 June 2026
While motorists may continue to see some short-term relief, some price-cycling states could soon experience another upward swing as retailers run out of room to lower prices further.
—Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Over those 20-some miles, the winding road brings motorists (and cyclists) to some stunning, interesting, and must-see stops.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorist. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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motorist
noun
mo·tor·ist
ˈmōt-ə-rəst 
: a person who travels by automobile
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