B2nountransporturban
US/ˈmoʊ.tər.ɪst/
UK/ˈməʊ.tər.ɪst/
a person who drives a car
In context
Motorists are advised to avoid the city center this afternoon.
A passing motorist stopped to help the injured cyclist.
Rising fuel prices have made many motorists switch to public transport.
Words that go with motorist
adjective + noun
- passing motoristA passing motorist called the police.
- stranded motoristRescuers helped a stranded motorist in the snow.
- angry motoristAn angry motorist shouted at the driver who blocked the lane.
- careless motoristA careless motorist hit the parked van.
noun + noun
- motorists and cyclistsMotorists and cyclists must share this narrow road.
verb + noun
- warn motoristsSigns warn motorists of heavy fog ahead.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
motoristCorrect: motorcyclist