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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate

motorist

Motorist (noun) means a person driving a car. Example: “Motorists were warned to expect delays on the motorway.”

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A person driving a car.
"Motorists were warned to expect delays on the motorway."
"A passing motorist stopped to help change the flat tyre."

How to use motorist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who drives a car.

Common pairings
passing motorist motorists are advised
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motorists plural

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_____ were warned to expect delays on the motorway.

Etymology

From motor + -ist.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “motorist” mean?

The word “motorist” means a person driving a car. In plain terms, someone who drives a car.

How do you use “motorist” in a sentence?

Here is “motorist” used in a sentence: “Motorists were warned to expect delays on the motorway.”

What part of speech is “motorist”?

“Motorist” is a noun.

What is the meaning of motorist?

"motorist" (noun) means a person driving a car.

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