driver

noun

ˈdrī-vər How to pronounce driver (audio)
Definition of drivernext
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 34-year-old driver was taken into custody on suspicion of drunk driving. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026 Yes, there are wealthy vineyard owners, but there are also thousands of farmers, small and multigenerational wineries, farmworkers, cellar workers, truck drivers, restaurant and hotel employees whose livelihoods depend on this industry. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026 Pablo José Feitosa Martins, a 48-year-old truck driver, was in line for an hour and a half to cast his vote. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 The other car’s driver was transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for driver
  1. chauffeur
  2. motorist
  3. operator
  4. wheelman
Noun
  • As a student there, our daughter Grace crossed it for six years, usually with me as chauffeur.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Davidson was 18 and working as a chauffeur in real life, driving a guy around Staten Island.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of chauffeur
Noun
  • Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority called upon all motorists to exercise extreme caution, avoid dangerous overtaking and strictly observe lane discipline.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Salazar was later identified as the suspect when a motorist told police he had been aggressively confronted by a driver minutes before the shooting, according to evidence presented in court.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of motorist
Noun
  • So the operator uses Lift and Learn digital technology to educate on product and help create a seamless consumer journey.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Take a look around The backstory Opened in mid 2023, this is the newest camp from the South African Rora Private Collection, the family-run operator behind the award-winning Molori Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve, near Botswana.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of operator
Noun
  • Cadillac Formula 1 Team test driver Colton Herta showed off his impressive wheelman skills by pulling off the save of a lifetime during Formula 2 qualifying in Baku earlier today.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Known for his competitiveness and technical skill, Larson is respected across NASCAR as a true wheelman.
    — Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Definition of wheelman

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“Driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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