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 The driver is dominion, not religion. Josef Joffe, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026 Authorities allege Brown stole several of Linehan’s bank cards and her driver’s license before fleeing the scene. Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026 Another officer was videotaped pinning a driver down and punching his head into the pavement. Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026 Some of these volunteer drivers are already patrolling local streets in search of people who need shelter on frigid nights. Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver
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Noun
  • The Pampered Paws Program ups the ante with in-room dining, daily walks, a letter at arrival, leashes and collars, and the option to take excursions or be driven around by a chauffeur.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Way below, in much smaller type, comes the name of the director, William Wyler, who to worshippers of Davis was no more important than her chauffeur.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The latest deluge of rain has made getting around Los Angeles doubly difficult for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The other two were dragged by the pickup and later freed by motorists and a Caltrans crew, the CHP said.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The motorist and a passing Minnesota Department of Transportation snowplow operator both called 911.
    Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Dressed in his all-white tuxedo and matching skates, camera operator Jordan Cowan has become an accidental star at this year’s Olympic figure skating events in Milan.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 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 19 Feb. 2026.

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