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 Do the same vehicle registration rules apply to out-of-state drivers? — Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026 The bigger driver of near-term financials, though, is its central processing unit (CPU) business for data centers, driven by the rise of agentic AI . — Kevin Stankiewicz,zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026 The driver, an ICE agent, stayed near the scene and called local dispatch, Woodland Police said. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 The driver who collided with the riders fled, but police, with the assistance of witnesses, were able to track down a suspect at his home near the scene of the collision, Montclair police said. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for driver
  1. chauffeur
  2. motorist
  3. operator
  4. wheelman
Noun
  • Ammann shook Rau’s hand, and her chauffeur drove her and Frei home.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • For example, in a small car service company, the founder and a few chauffeurs remember who prefers a quiet ride, a certain route or the car arriving early.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of chauffeur
Noun
  • But a video recorded by a motorist on Interstate 10 captured part of the shooting, which had followed a chase.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • For those that forget about the closure and approach Highway 37, detour signs will direct motorists north around the closure, adding about 17 miles.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of motorist
Noun
  • Rather than requiring every country or operator to develop and maintain their own satellite network, the model would allow participants to integrate their systems with a broader infrastructure.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • National grid operator Ukrenergo reported power outages in 12 regions of Ukraine following the Russian attacks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of operator
Noun
  • What should make all hardcore wheelmen and wheelwomen happy is the lack of a huge center screen.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Known for his competitiveness and technical skill, Larson is respected across NASCAR as a true wheelman.
    — Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Definition of wheelman

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“Driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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