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 Only two other drivers were even close enough to Larson to contend to take home the title. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2026 Both drivers remained on the scene and faced no immediate charges. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026 Traffic has gotten much slower in that spot since roadwork has ramped up and there’s simply less margin for driver error. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 8 Nov. 2026 McLaren driver Lando Norris dominated the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to win from pole position on Sunday. — ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for driver
  1. chauffeur
  2. motorist
  3. operator
  4. wheelman
Noun
  • In transportation, that might mean a chauffeur handling a minor timing adjustment for a traveler delayed at baggage claim.
    — Anoush Shamaei, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Character actors, crew members, hairdressers, chauffeurs, and wardrobe girls had no loyalty to Louella, and many were happy to talk to Hedda, who had once been one of them.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of chauffeur
Noun
  • Brevard County shut down schools for the day and Sheriff Wayne Ivey warned motorists to stay off the road.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Officers will not directly request a digital license, and motorists can always choose to present a physical license or ID.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of motorist
Noun
  • Luna pitched himself to county voters as a calmly effective operator who has brought down crime while building relationships with local, state and federal leaders that suffered under his predecessor’s tenure.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • If power fails or core temperatures rise, the system shuts down and the liquid fuel salt drains by gravity into passive dump tanks without operator action.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of operator
Noun
  • What should make all hardcore wheelmen and wheelwomen happy is the lack of a huge center screen.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Known for his competitiveness and technical skill, Larson is respected across NASCAR as a true wheelman.
    — Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Definition of wheelman

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“Driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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