Meaning & use
motorist
A person who drives a car, especially as opposed to a pedestrian or cyclist.
See it in a sentence
The motorist pulled over to help the stranded cyclist fix a flat tire.
Signs warned motorists to slow down near the school crossing.
A note on using this word
Motorist is a slightly formal term often used in traffic laws, news reports, and road signs rather than casual conversation.
Words with a similar meaning
driver
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