motorist
Translation
motorist, driver
Examples
A passing motorist stopped to help.
A passing motorist stopped to help.
Police are advising motorists to avoid the area.
Police are advising motorists to avoid the area.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) motorist a person who drives a car A passing motorist stopped to help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: driver, car user
Etymology
From 'motor' (an engine) + '-ist' (a person who does a particular activity). A person who operates a motor vehicle.
Memory Tips
Think of a person (-ist) who uses a motor.