Synonyms for

Driver

Verb / ˈdraɪvɜ: / Another word for driver — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who drives a vehicle

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

operator chauffeur pilot

Informal

wheelman gearhead gearjammer

Literary

helmsman steersman

Antonyms

passenger follower leader conductor guide navigator

Common collocations

  • car driver
  • bus driver
  • truck driver
  • taxi driver
  • delivery driver
  • test driver
  • designated driver
  • driver's license

Word family

noun driver
verb drive
adjective driving

Usage note

The term 'driver' most commonly refers to someone who operates a vehicle. It can also refer to a motivating factor or a tool used to insert something.

Example sentences

  1. My dad is a driver and he drives a truck.
  2. The driver of the car stopped at the red light.
  3. The bus driver took us to school every day.
  4. The delivery driver dropped off the package at our house.
  5. The taxi driver asked us where we wanted to go.

Quotes

  • The driver on the highway is safe not when He reads the signs, but when He obeys them.
  • The driver of a racing car is a component. When I first began engineering, I was inclined to go for outer space. But after a while, I decided it was more interesting to go for speed.
  • You're a race car driver. You can't be gay.

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