noun
motorist
noun
1
A person driving a car.
"Motorists were warned to expect delays on the motorway."
"A passing motorist stopped to help change the flat tyre."
How to Use Motorist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who drives a car.
Common pairings
passing motorist
motorists are advised
Word Forms
motorists plural
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Etymology
From motor + -ist.