Synonyms of motorists

motorists

noun

plural of motorist

as in drivers

a person who travels by automobile

environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drivers
• automobilists
• wheelmen
• chauffeurs
• operators
• carpoolers
• codrivers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nondrivers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of motorists

Sharif’s government says the subsidies are intended to help low-income motorists buy gasoline at prewar prices. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

The vehicles allegedly blocked other motorists from using the intersection, including drivers who were trying to head north on the Berlin Turnpike and those headed east from East Robbins Avenue, according to Amalfi. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

But motorists also messed up on this one, crashing into or around the tree. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Along its 24 miles, the winding road brings motorists (and cyclists) to some stunning, interesting, and must-see stops. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

The department advised motorists heading into Manhattan from Queens to expect delays and seek alternative routes. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

Ever since the outbreak of war with Iran earlier this year, motorists have been warily eyeing prices at the pump. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

That means motorists such as truck drivers who rely on diesel are seeing historically high prices at the pump, according to the AAA Texas spokesperson. — Maria Cortes Gonzalez, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Sabrina Hall, who works in downtown Detroit, is among the Michigan motorists unhappy with a sharp spike in gas prices. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026