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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During the April encounter, which was captured on video and obtained by the State Journal, Nelson allegedly grabbed a motorist's glasses and stomped on them in a fight over parking.
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Carrie Johnson, NPR, 9 June 2026
Law enforcement officials said driving at such speeds puts other motorists at significant risk.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Citations can also be contested if a motorist feels the citation was unfair.
—Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Squad cars sat in the intersection of Lockwood and Madison Street as motorists drove by through the night.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
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Carrie Johnson, NPR, 9 June 2026
Law enforcement officials said driving at such speeds puts other motorists at significant risk.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Citations can also be contested if a motorist feels the citation was unfair.
—Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Squad cars sat in the intersection of Lockwood and Madison Street as motorists drove by through the night.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorist. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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motorist
noun
mo·tor·ist
ˈmōt-ə-rəst 
: a person who travels by automobile
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