Synonyms of motorists

motorists

noun

plural of motorist

as in drivers

a person who travels by automobile

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drivers
• automobilists
• wheelmen
• chauffeurs
• operators
• carpoolers
• codrivers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nondrivers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of motorists

The planning effort aims to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists while supporting local businesses and improving access to schools, parks and other community resources. — Madison Smalstig july 16, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Well, for some motorists in Philadelphia, that's the question at top of mind. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 15 July 2026

The new proposal could cost motorists an additional 45 cents and about a 30% increase for commercial trucks starting next year. — Sara MacHi, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Pugh said the recent cases should not overshadow the millions of professional truck drivers who safely share the road with motorists every day. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

Ukraine’s drone strikes on oil refineries and other infrastructure across Russia have triggered a widespread fuel crisis with gasoline shortages and rationing in multiple regions and motorists waiting hours to fill their tanks. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Cyclists should be ticketed and fined for these violations, just like motorists. — Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Casillas said the landscape, where trail cameras have photographed a wide variety of wildlife and wildflowers bloom in the spring, is often overlooked by motorists on Highway 1. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

What’s more, despite retreating somewhat, high fuel prices continue to chomp away at motorists’ budgets. — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026