motorist

noun

mo·​tor·​ist ˈmō-tə-rist How to pronounce motorist (audio)
: a person who travels by automobile

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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Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 Highway Patrol officers need fast, safe and durable vehicles to keep roads safe for motorists. Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025 Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025 In 1900, French brothers Andre and Edouard Michelin, founders of the eponymous tire company, created a small red guidebook with recommendations for hotels and restaurants as a way to inspire motorists to drive more. Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for motorist

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of motorist was in 1896

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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorist. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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motorist

noun
mo·​tor·​ist ˈmōt-ə-rəst How to pronounce motorist (audio)
: a person who travels by automobile

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