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 Given that Coast Walk doesn’t provide drivers access to the central Village, many try to back out onto Torrey Pines Road — a potentially dangerous proposition considering the speed and volume of traffic there. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026 The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026 Advanced driver-assistance capabilities are becoming a major area of competition, with companies seeking to deliver premium experiences at more affordable price points. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026 Both stars threw complete games as Regis Jesuit, in the driver’s seat of the bracket after going 3-0 last weekend and beating Arvada West in the semifinal, failed to clinch the crown on the first try. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver
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Noun
  • Standard rooms and suites are located in the hotel building—and every room has access to golf cart chauffeurs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Then there were the chauffeurs.
    Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • The attorney said trees and cars limited the motorists’ ability to see the pedestrian crossing sign that warns of the crosswalk ahead.
    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
Noun
  • Though the problem was later found to be caused by operator error, the then-4-year-old ship was out of action for eight months.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
  • In 2019, the first operator in the capital, Jump, expressed distaste that the City Council was considering such a requirement.
    Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
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

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“Driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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