chauffeur
3 synonyms for chauffeur, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone employed to drive a car for another person, often in a formal or luxury setting.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
drive around
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Someone employed to drive a car for another person, often in a formal or luxury setting.
“A chauffeur was waiting at the airport with a sign bearing her name.”
drive around
How to use chauffeur
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a private chauffeur
chauffeur-driven car
chauffeur someone around
Etymology
Borrowed from French chauffeur, literally "one who heats" — from the days of steam-powered cars, when the driver had to stoke the engine.
Full origin of chauffeur →Frequently asked questions
What does “chauffeur” mean?
The word “chauffeur” means someone employed to drive a car for another person, often in a formal or luxury setting. In plain terms, a professional or personal driver, especially one who drives someone else around as a job.
How do you pronounce “chauffeur”?
“Chauffeur” is pronounced sho-FUR (/ʃoʊˈfɝ/ in IPA).
How do you use “chauffeur” in a sentence?
Here is “chauffeur” used in a sentence: “A chauffeur was waiting at the airport with a sign bearing her name.”
What part of speech is “chauffeur”?
Depending on how it is used, “chauffeur” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “chauffeur” come from?
The word “chauffeur” comes from French. Borrowed from French chauffeur, literally "one who heats" — from the days of steam-powered cars, when the driver had to stoke the engine.
Is “chauffeur” a common word?
“Chauffeur” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “chauffeur” have?
“Chauffeur” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone employed to drive a car for another person, often in a formal or luxury setting.
