Synonyms of motorist

motorist

noun

ˈmō-tə-rist 

as in driver

a person who travels by automobile

environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• driver
• chauffeur
• automobilist
• wheelman
• operator
• codriver
• carpooler

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of motorist

But passing motorists largely knew nothing of the collection of handmade replica of catacombs, Biblical scenes and Israelite villages beneath it. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

In those exceptions, officers had weigh risks to the safety of other motorists or bystanders. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

But city officials said a provision allowing drivers to park for the protection of their vehicles created confusion and gave some motorists grounds to challenge tickets. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

These are just some of the views awaiting motorists on Washington state’s Chinook Scenic Byway. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026