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motorista 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/

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

The motorist honks impatiently as a duck family crosses the country road.
💡 Concept

The motorist honks impatiently as a duck family crosses the country road.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmoʊtərɪst/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈməʊtərɪst/

🌳Etymology

Rootmotor
Suffix--ist

🎵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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