Examples of motorist in a Sentence
When our car broke down, we were helped by a passing motorist.
environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels
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However, they are only allowed in Germany, and motorists still have to take back control in many scenarios, including during rain showers.
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Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
But anecdotal evidence suggests there have been more flare-ups in recent years, as environmentally minded EV owners square off against more traditional motorists at gas stations and in parking lots.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2025
The tax varies for motorists entering congestion zones during peak hours.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025
While drivers from the 75-and-over age group tend to drive less than younger motorists, Giannoulias argues the study shows that older drivers do not pose a greater danger on the roads.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
But anecdotal evidence suggests there have been more flare-ups in recent years, as environmentally minded EV owners square off against more traditional motorists at gas stations and in parking lots.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2025
The tax varies for motorists entering congestion zones during peak hours.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025
While drivers from the 75-and-over age group tend to drive less than younger motorists, Giannoulias argues the study shows that older drivers do not pose a greater danger on the roads.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorist. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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motorist
noun
mo·tor·ist
ˈmōt-ə-rəst 
: a person who travels by automobile
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