Definition of motoristnext
as in driver
a person who travels by automobile environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels

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Recent Examples of motorist One month after their debut, blackout license plates have become a clear favorite for Wisconsin motorists. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026 Some passing motorists honked in support. Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026 Police said that after the crash, the Jetta driver exited his vehicle and went after the other motorist, physically assaulting them. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026 When a supervisor watched body camera footage from the chase, which ended when the motorist crashed in a neighboring police division, the officer could be seen texting on his personal cellphone while driving, according to the sources. Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for motorist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motorist
driver
Noun
  • Digital enhancement software enabled them to lighten and sharpen resolution to also provide a clear facial description of the driver.
    Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
  • That document said the driver of the car was Aljorna, who prosecutors said was zigzagging through traffic while agents pursued the vehicle.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026

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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorist. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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