Motorist

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊ.tər.ɪst/

Definitions of motorist

noun a person who drives an automobile or is skilled in the operation of motor vehicles

Example Sentences

A1 The motorist stopped at the red light.

A2 The motorist had to navigate through heavy traffic.

B1 The motorist was fined for speeding in a school zone.

B2 The motorist was involved in a minor fender bender.

C1 The motorist was hailed as a hero for rescuing a stranded driver.

C2 The motorist's quick reflexes helped avoid a major collision.

Examples of motorist in a Sentence

formal The motorist was cited for speeding on the highway.

informal The driver got a ticket for going too fast.

slang The guy behind the wheel got busted for speeding.

figurative The motorist raced down the road like a bat out of hell.

Grammatical Forms of motorist

• plural: motorists
• comparative: more motorist
• superlative: most motorist
• present tense: motorist
• future tense: will motorist
• perfect tense: have motorist
• continuous tense: is motoristing
• singular: motorist
• positive degree: motorist
• infinitive: to motorist
• gerund: motoristing
• participle: motoristed

Origin and Evolution of motorist

First Known Use: 1899 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'motorist' originated from the combination of 'motor' referring to a machine that produces motion and 'ist' indicating a person who practices or is concerned with something.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who operates a motor vehicle, the term 'motorist' has evolved to encompass anyone who drives a motorized vehicle, including cars, motorcycles, and trucks.