Synonyms for

Drivers

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

Definition

A person who drives a vehicle.

Synonyms & similar words

numberonewood nondriver devicedriver driver chauffeur motorist pilot operator conductor engineer wheelman courier mover transporter

Synonyms by register

Formal

operators managers directors instigators

Informal

pilots chauffeurs wheelmen mushers

Literary

helmsmen navigators steersmen

Antonyms

passengers occupants riders followers led guided

Common collocations

  • car drivers
  • bus drivers
  • truck drivers
  • taxi drivers
  • delivery drivers
  • driving license
  • driver's seat
  • lead driver

Word family

noun driver
verb drive
adjective driving
adverb driverly

Usage note

The word 'drivers' can refer to people operating vehicles or to factors that cause something to happen. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The drivers stopped at the red light.
  2. My dad is a driver and he drives a truck.
  3. The taxi driver took me to the airport.
  4. The bus driver picked up the students from the school.
  5. The delivery driver brought my package on time.

Quotes

  • I don't like driving behind trucks because the drivers can't see me.
  • The best drivers focus only on the present and they forget about the past and the future.
  • Driving a race car is like dancing with a chainsaw. You have to be very careful but also very aggressive.

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