Word
motorist
Phoneticsmo·torist
US/ˈmoʊtɝɪst/
UK/mˈəʊtəɹˌɪst/
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.”
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.
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