Synonyms for

Motorists

Verb / ˈməʊtɜ:ʌsts / / ˈməʊtɜ:ɪsts / Another word for motorists — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Motorists are people who drive cars or other vehicles on the road.

Synonyms & similar words

motorist automobilist drivers automobilists chauffeurs operators pilots wheelmen motorists motorcyclists riders commuters travelers voyagers wayfarers passengers cabbies hackmen

Synonyms by register

Formal

drivers operators automobilists

Informal

drivers road users car people

Literary

wayfarers journeymen

Antonyms

pedestrians cyclists passengers travelers walkers

Common collocations

  • distracted motorists
  • speeding motorists
  • motorists are advised
  • courteous motorists
  • careless motorists
  • motorists face
  • local motorists

Word family

noun motorist
verb motor
adjective motorized

Usage note

Motorists specifically refers to people driving motor vehicles. It is often used in contexts related to traffic laws, road safety, and public announcements.

Example sentences

  1. The motorists were driving to the beach for the weekend.
  2. The motorists obeyed the traffic laws.
  3. The motorists had to be careful while driving in the rain.
  4. The motorists were stuck in a traffic jam.
  5. The motorists stopped at the gas station to fill up their car.

Quotes

  • "The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status, or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we all believe that we are above-average drivers." - Dave Barry
  • "The only thing worse than a clunker that doesn't run is a car that won't stop." - Evan Esar
  • "A car can massage organs which no masseur can reach." - Ivan Petrovich Pavlov

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