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 former FedEx driver who was sentenced to death in May for the capital murder of 7-year-old Wise County girl Athena Strand has had his request for a new trial denied. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026 Police said at the time that multiple suspects arrived in a Chevy Equinox, and a passenger in the car fired a pistol before the driver got out and sprayed the residence with bullets from a rifle. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 It's expected to weigh around 100 pounds less than the current car, and after the early returns from Rossi, drivers will be eager to get their hands on it. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Late on July 25, a driver plowed a van into people a few hundred yards from the closing party of the Berlin Pride event before attacking others with what appears to have been a machete. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for driver
  1. chauffeur
  2. motorist
  3. operator
  4. wheelman
Noun
  • Its consumer-facing partners include Regent Seven Seas Cruises, luxury home-rental platform Plum Guide, chauffeur service Blacklane and restaurant operator The Wolseley Hospitality Group.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Perks include access to first class lounges, exclusive chauffeur and transfer services, and free upgrade vouchers.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Definition of chauffeur
Noun
  • Roseville officials said those safeguards, combined with officer training and administrative oversight, prevented false alerts from affecting motorists.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In a video on Facebook, a motorist canvassed the streets of Indian Trail as fires consumed properties and cars on both sides of the road.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of motorist
Noun
  • The operator would get a $400,000 annual base fee, as well as incentive fees equal to 7% of gross revenues and food and beverage sales, and 15% of revenue from sponsorships and premium seating, according to the underlying city legislation.
    — Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The grid operator says Texas will need more power sources capable of running around the clock, including natural gas plants.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of operator
Noun
  • Known for his competitiveness and technical skill, Larson is respected across NASCAR as a true wheelman.
    — Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
  • Getaway driver extraordinaire Jim Ellis (Josh Holloway) is a very good wheelman who enjoys being a very good wheelman.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Definition of wheelman

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“Driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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