motorist

noun (a motorist, motorists)

«motorist» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A person who drives a car. tree →
(formal) Any road user who drives a motor vehicle. tree →

In the lessons

Used in news reports, road safety lessons and road signs: «motorists are warned to slow down». It tells the reader the person is a driver, not a pedestrian or cyclist. Phrases: motorists are advised, warn motorists, a passing motorist.

Examples

Motorists must slow down near schools. tree →
A passing motorist stopped to help. tree →
Snow caused delays for motorists. tree →
Road signs warn motorists about sharp bends. tree →
Motorists should watch out for cyclists. tree →
The police reminded motorists to wear seat belts. tree →
The new road will help motorists get to town faster. tree →

Note

Countable: motorists. Mostly used in news and official language; in speech say «driver». Related: motor, motorway (UK), motorcycle.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «motorist» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«motorist» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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