motorist
Translation
motorist, driver
Examples
The police warned motorists about the ice.
The police warned motorists about the ice.
A passing motorist stopped to help.
A passing motorist stopped to help.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) motorist as a noun A passing motorist stopped to help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: driver, car driver
Etymology
From 'motor' + the suffix '-ist', meaning a person who does something. A person who drives a motor vehicle.
Memory Tips
The '-ist' suffix often refers to a person associated with something, like an 'artist' or 'tourist'. A 'motorist' is a person associated with a motor vehicle.