Word
Definition
n. someone who drives a car. You usually see this word in news reports or on road signs.
n. a person who drives a motor vehicle, particularly a car. Often used in legal, journalistic, or formal contexts to distinguish drivers from pedestrians or cyclists.
Examples
“The police warned every motorist to be careful in the snow.”
“A passing motorist stopped to help the family change their flat tire on the side of the highway.”
“Urban planners must balance the needs of the local motorist with the safety of pedestrians to create a functional city center.”
Examples
simple
“The police warned every motorist to be careful in the snow.”
contextual
“A passing motorist stopped to help the family change their flat tire on the side of the highway.”
complex
“Urban planners must balance the needs of the local motorist with the safety of pedestrians to create a functional city center.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “motorist” in context.
Verb
01. advise motorists to expect
“Police are advising motorists to expect significant delays following the accident on the M25.”
verb + noun + infinitive
02. warn motorists of
“Electronic signs were used to warn motorists of the icy conditions ahead.”
verb + noun + prep
Adjective
03. law-abiding motorists
“High insurance premiums often feel like a penalty for law-abiding motorists.”
adj + noun
04. stranded motorists
“Emergency services worked through the night to reach stranded motorists trapped in the heavy snow.”
adj + noun
05. unsuspecting motorists
“The new speed camera caught hundreds of unsuspecting motorists on its first day of operation.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. fellow motorists
“He gestured to fellow motorists to slow down as they approached the hazard.”
noun + noun
07. safety of motorists
“The new road layout was designed specifically to improve the safety of motorists and pedestrians alike.”
noun + of + noun
Usage
Commonly used in the plural to refer to drivers as a collective group.
Real-World Examples
“Diversions are in place and Transport Infrastructure Ireland is urging motorists to use a different route.” “Motorists are encouraged to allow plenty of extra time for travel, and buses are also delayed.” Etymology
From motor + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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