: one that drives: such as
a
: coachman
b
: the operator of a motor vehicle
c
: an implement (such as a hammer) for driving
d
: a mechanical piece for imparting motion to another piece
e
: one that provides impulse or motivation
a driver in this economy
f
: a golf wood with a nearly straight face used in driving
g
: an electronic circuit that supplies input to another electronic circuit
also
: loudspeaker
h
: a piece of computer software that controls input and output operations
Examples of driver in a Sentence
Who was the driver at the time of the accident?
We told the taxi driver to take us to the library.
He likes to sit at the front of the bus, near the driver.
There's a problem with the printer's driver.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
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The department said the tragedy is an important reminder to drivers to always make sure children are not left in cars, especially in hot weather.
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Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
Jimmie Johnson becomes the first driver in 31 years to sweep Daytona International Speedway.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
The department said the tragedy is an important reminder to drivers to always make sure children are not left in cars, especially in hot weather.
—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—
Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 July 2026
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“Driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driver. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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driver
noun
driv·er
ˈdrī-vər 
: one that drives: as
a
: the operator of a motor vehicle
b
: a tool for driving
a nail driver
c
: a golf club having a usually wooden head with a nearly straight face
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