motorist — a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmoʊtərɪst/
Korean meaning: 자동차 운전자
Korean pronunciation: **모**터리스트
Example Sentences
- The confused motorist accidentally drove into the car wash with his windows down.
- Police advised motorists to avoid the flooded highway.
- The stressed motorist honked at a traffic light that was clearly broken.
motorist
NOUN//ˈmoʊtərɪst//
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car
💡 Concept
The motorist honks impatiently as a duck family crosses the country road.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈmoʊtərɪst/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈməʊtərɪst/
🌳Etymology
Rootmotor
Suffix--ist
Origin
20세기 초 자동차가 대중화되면서 탄생한 단어로, 'motor'(엔진)와 '-ist'(사람을 나타내는 접미사)가 결합되어 만들어졌습니다.
🎵Rhyme
touristpurist
tourist
purist
🔗Collocations
experienced motorist
reckless motorist
motorist safety
elderly motorist
motorist behavior
law-abiding motorist
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The confused motorist accidentally drove into the car wash with his windows down.”
“Police advised motorists to avoid the flooded highway.”
😄 Fun example
“The stressed motorist honked at a traffic light that was clearly broken.”
“Many motorists are switching to electric vehicles for environmental reasons.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
drivercar ownervehicle operator
Antonyms
pedestrianpassenger
Related
traffichighwaylicensevehicleroad
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