driver

noun

ˈdrī-vər How to pronounce driver (audio)
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as in chauffeur
a person who travels by automobile fans arriving by public transportation will find the south entrance most convenient, but drivers will have a choice of entrances

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Recent Examples of driver The fleeing driver, a 52-year-old man, crashed three different times with three other cars in the area of North University Drive and North Marcano Boulevard about 7 p.m., according to Lt. Indiana Miranda, an FHP spokesperson. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025 The sheriff’s office warned drivers that delays and closures would be ongoing until the fires were brought under control. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025 Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2025 Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for driver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for driver
  1. chauffeur
  2. motorist
  3. operator
  4. wheelman
Noun
  • Thanks to the car’s self-leveling suspension, De Gaulle’s chauffeur accelerated out of the skid and drove to safety on three wheels.
    — Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The website claims that this package includes on-stage access, accommodation on a private yacht or villa, transportation and a 24/7 chauffeur service.
    — Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of chauffeur
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  • Sustaining two compound fractures in both of her legs and pinned inside the vehicle, Cassell could do little more than yell for help, which couldn't be heard by motorists, as Cassell and her vehicle were too far down from the road.
    — Ron Wilkins, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of motorist
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  • Helping customers reduce dependency on human operators has become increasingly important, especially when talent is scarce and institutional knowledge is hard to maintain.
    — Joel Scutchfield, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Many of the biggest data center operators — including Club names Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Amazon — also have since reaffirmed their spending AI spending plans for the year ahead.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
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  • The ’77 Volare, a Tarantino-ish getaway vehicle, was discovered abandoned in an alley a few blocks outside of Beverly Hills, but the wheelman, like the gun, was never found.
    — Scott Huver, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Meanwhile, world-class wheelmen from outside NASCAR will get a shot, beginning with four-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves at Daytona International Speedway.
    — Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
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