driver

noun

ˈdrī-vər How to pronounce driver (audio)
Definition of drivernext
as in chauffeur
a person who travels by automobile fans arriving by public transportation will find the south entrance most convenient, but drivers will have a choice of entrances

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Recent Examples of driver Standard driver-assist equipment includes lane-change and emergency braking system functions. — James Raia, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026 More recently, the Daily News has learned, a local bus made runs in Manhattan for three weeks despite a driver reporting steering problems and a mechanic finding severely worn suspension components. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026 On paper, this leaves the driver with an extra 31 miles (50 km) of range just from sitting in the sun – effectively turning the vehicle into a mobile micro-power plant. — New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026 Nuclear power produces no greenhouse gas emissions, the primary driver of climate change. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for driver
  1. chauffeur
  2. motorist
  3. operator
  4. wheelman
Noun
  • Each was known as His or Her Excellency, and had a specific job — security, chauffeur, media relations.
    — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Mulholland grabbed his assistant and told his chauffeur to head there.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of chauffeur
Noun
  • Traffic stopped along Highway 19 after a motorist struck members of the Milligan University cycling team Wednesday.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026
  • While the seasonal transition to cheaper winter-blend gasoline in the coming month could bring some relief, the two dominant challenges facing motorists— the closed Strait and the ongoing refinery strikes— show no signs of resolving anytime soon.
    — Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of motorist
Noun
  • The warehouse operator sought a City of Los Angeles permit to rebuild, but Bass ordered a pause on that in July.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • After spending its first four decades as DC’s preeminent financial operator, Carlyle turned its eyes elsewhere — to New York, to Europe and Asia, really anywhere other than the US capital.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of operator
Noun
  • Known for his competitiveness and technical skill, Larson is respected across NASCAR as a true wheelman.
    — Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
  • Getaway driver extraordinaire Jim Ellis (Josh Holloway) is a very good wheelman who enjoys being a very good wheelman.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Definition of wheelman

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“Driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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