noun
Uncommon
chauffeur
sho-FUR
Chauffeur (noun) means someone employed to drive a car for another person, often in a formal or luxury setting. Example: “A chauffeur was waiting at the airport with a sign bearing her name.”
noun
1
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."
"The company car came with a chauffeur for important clients."
verb
1
To drive someone around as their driver.
"He chauffeured his boss to meetings all over the city."
How to use chauffeur
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA professional or personal driver, especially one who drives someone else around as a job.
Common pairings
a private chauffeur
chauffeur-driven car
chauffeur someone around
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Word forms
- Plural
- chauffeurs
- Third person singular
- chauffeurs
- Past tense
- chauffeured
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A _____ was waiting at the airport with a sign bearing her name.
Etymology
Borrowed from French chauffeur, literally "one who heats" — from the days of steam-powered cars, when the driver had to stoke the engine.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for chauffeur
fleur
voyeur
masseur
amateur
liqueur
Pasteur
Lafleur
saboteur
monsieur
grandeur
raconteur
connoisseur
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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.
