motoristmo‧tor‧ist /ˈməʊtərɪst $ ˈmoʊtər-/ ●○○ noun [countable] 
Examples
12,000 motorists were stopped for speeding in the police crackdown.
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Motorists are developing the habit of buying a new car every other year.
- Motorists in the mountains will need tire chains this weekend.
- Safety needs to be improved, not only for motorists but also for pedestrians.
- The countryside is being destroyed for the benefit of the motorist.
- A motorist on Interstate 70 near New York Mountain had reported seeing smoke coming from the slope last week.
- About 1,200 motorists were also stopped for speeding in the crackdown.
- Also patron of bachelors, bus drivers, motorists, porters, and travelers.
- Also patron of bachelors, bus drivers, motorists, travelers, truck drivers; he is invoked against nightmares.
- She managed to climb out of the chilly water and flag down a motorist on the Embarcadero.
- Thames Valley Police welcome the campaign as more effective than chasing motorists through the courts.
- Their mutilated bodies were found by a motorist on Monday.
- This will help motorists to see you if you are walking after dark.
THESAURUS► driver
Collocations someone who regularly drives, or someone who is driving a car, train, etc at a particular time: · Car drivers now pay more than ever for fuel.· The coach was badly damaged, but the driver was unhurt.
► motorist [usually plural] especially written someone who drives a car – used especially when talking about car drivers in general: · increased taxes on the motorist· Motorists who are caught speeding have to pay a heavy fine.
► chauffeur someone whose job is to drive a car for someone else: · He was picked up by a chauffeur in a limousine.
► trucker American English informal someone who drives a truck: · Mexico has no limit on how many hours truckers can drive daily.
► road hog informal someone who drives dangerously, without considering the safety of other people on the road, for example by not letting other drivers pass: · Some road hogs drive at well below the speed limit, because they want to use their mobile phones.
Longman Language Activatorsomeone who drives a car, train etc► driver someone who regularly drives or is driving a car, train, etc: · Many drivers suffer from backache.· The car was almost torn in half in the crash but amazingly the driver was unhurt.· Car drivers now pay more than ever for fuel.· Some women drivers are concerned about their personal safety.driver's seat/door/side etc: · He got into the driver's seat and started the engine.
► motorist someone who drives a car - use this especially to talk about the costs of driving or the laws that affect driving: · Motorists are developing the habit of buying a new car every other year.· Safety needs to be improved, not only for motorists but also for pedestrians.the motorist (=all motorists): · The countryside is being destroyed for the benefit of the motorist.
► motorcyclist someone who rides a motorcycle: · Three motorcyclists dressed in black rode past.· The President's car arrived with its escort of police motorcyclists.
► rider someone who rides a bicycle or motorcycle: · The rider wasn't badly hurt, but his bicycle was all smashed- up.· The leading rider in this year's motorcycle championship is Wayne Rainey.
► cyclist especially British someone who rides a bicycle: · Most cyclists in London have their bikes stolen eventually.· Cyclists are demanding more and safer cycle paths in the city.a keen cyclist: · Heather, a keen cyclist, is hoping to raise £10,000 by riding her bike across Europe.
WORD SETS► Motor VehiclesABS, nounacceleration, nounaccelerator, nounairbag, nounambulance, nounantifreeze, nounanti-lock braking system, nounaquaplane, verbarmoured car, nounarticulated, adjectiveauto, nounautomatic, nounautomatic transmission, nounautomobile, nounaxle, nounbackfire, verbback seat, nounbanger, nounbeater, nounbeep, verbbike, nounbiker, nounblind spot, nounblow, verbblowout, nounbody, nounbodywork, nounbonnet, nounbookmobile, nounboot, nounboot, verbbreakdown truck, nounbrights, nounbroadside, verbbulldozer, nounbumper, nounbumper sticker, nounbus, nounbus, verbbus pass, nounbus station, nouncab, nouncab rank, nouncabriolet, nouncabstand, nounCadillac, nouncar, nouncar alarm, nouncarburettor, nouncar park, nouncar pool, nouncarport, nouncarrier, nouncar wash, nounCaterpillar, nouncentral locking, nounchange, verbcharabanc, nounchoke, nounclamp, nounclunker, nouncoach station, nouncoachwork, nouncockpit, nouncompact, nouncompany car, nounconvertible, nouncorner, verbcoupé, nouncourtesy, adjectivecover note, nouncrack-up, nouncrankshaft, nouncrash helmet, nouncruise, verbcruise control, nouncruiser, nouncycle, noundashboard, noundefog, verbdefrost, verbdemist, verbdepot, noundesignated driver, noundiesel, noundiesel fuel, noundifferential gear, noundipstick, noundirt bike, noundirt track, noundisc brakes, noundisengage, verbdismount, verbdistributor, noundouble-decker, noundouble-park, verbdrag race, noundragster, noundrink-driving, noundrive, verbdrive, noundriver, noundriver's education, noundriver's license, noundrive shaft, noundrive-through, noundriving licence, noundriving school, noundriving test, noundrunk driving, noundump truck, noundune buggy, noundust cart, nounemergency brake, nounestate car, nounexcavator, nounexpress, nounfan belt, nounfare, nounfender, nounfender-bender, nounfiller cap, nounfilling station, nounfilter, nounfilter, verbfin, nounfire, verbfire engine, nounfirst gear, nounfishtail, verbflat, adjectiveflat, nounfloorboard, nounfog lamp, nounfour-star, nounfour-wheel drive, nounfreewheel, verbfuel injection, nounfull lock, noungarage, noungarage, verbgarbage truck, noungas-guzzler, noungasohol, noungasoline, noungas pedal, noungas station, noungear, noungearbox, noungear lever, noungear shift, noungear stick, nounglove compartment, noungo-cart, noungo-kart, noungreen light, noungrille, noungritter, nounguardrail, nounhack, nounhackney carriage, nounhandbrake, nounhandlebars, nounhatchback, nounhaulage, nounhazard lights, nounheadlamp, nounheadlight, nounheadroom, nounheap, nounhearse, nounheavy goods vehicle, nounHGV, nounhigh beams, nounhigh-octane, adjectiveHighway Code, nounhijacking, nounhit-and-run, adjectivehitchhike, verbhonk, nounhonk, verbhood, nounhoot, nounhoot, verbhopped-up, adjectivehorsebox, nounhorse trailer, nounhot rod, nounhot-wire, verbhubcap, nounhydroplane, verbignition, nounindicate, verbindicator, nouninner tube, nouninternal combustion engine, nounjack-knife, verbjalopy, nounJeep, nounjuggernaut, nounjump, verbjumper cables, nounjump leads, nounjump-start, verbkickstand, nounkick-start, verbkick-start, nounKlaxon, nounlead-free, adjectivelearner's permit, nounleft-hand drive, adjectivelicense plate, nounlight, nounlimo, nounlimousine, nounlocal, nounlock, verblock, nounlog book, nounlorry, nounlow gear, nounL-plate, nounmagneto, nounmanifold, nounmechanic, nounmeter maid, nounmileage, nounmileometer, nounmilk float, nounminibus, nounminicab, nounminivan, nounmisfire, verbmoped, nounMOT, nounmotocross, nounmotor, nounmotor, adjectivemotor, verbmotorbike, nounmotorcade, nounmotor car, nounmotorcycle, nounmotor home, nounmotoring, nounmotorist, nounmotorized, adjectivemotor pool, nounmotor racing, nounmotor scooter, nounmotor vehicle, nounmoving van, nounmpg, muffler, nounmulti-storey, nounnearside, adjectiveneutral, nounnumber plate, nounoctane, nounodometer, nounomnibus, nounoverdrive, nounovershoot, verbpanel, nounpanel truck, nounpantechnicon, nounpark, verbpark and ride, nounparking, nounparking brake, nounparking garage, nounparking light, nounparking lot, nounparking meter, nounparking ticket, nounpassenger seat, nounpatrol car, nounpatrolman, nounpedal, nounpenalty point, nounpetrol station, nounpick-up, nounpick-up truck, nounpillion, nounpiston ring, nounpit, nounplate, nounplug, nounpneumatic, adjectivepound, nounpower steering, nounprang, verbpremium, nounprovisional licence, nounpush-start, verbrace, verbrace car, nounracing car, nounradar trap, nounradial tyre, nounradiator, nounrank, nounrearview mirror, nounrefuel, verbreg., registration, nounregistration number, nounregular, nounremould, nounremoval van, nounrespray, verbrestraint, nounretread, nounrev, verbreverse, verbreverse, nounreverse gear, nounreversing light, nounride, nounrig, nounright-hand drive, adjectiveroad hog, nounroad rage, nounroad test, nounroadworthy, adjectiveRolls-Royce, nounroof-rack, nounrun, verbrun, nounrunabout, nounRV, nounsaloon, nounsalt truck, nounscooter, nounseat belt, nounsedan, nounself-drive, adjectiveshaft, nounshift, verbshock absorber, nounsidecar, nounsidelight, nounsideswipe, verbsilencer, nounsill, nounslick, nounslipstream, nounsnarl, verbsnarl-up, nounsnow chains, nounsnowmobile, nounsnow plough, nounsnow tire, nounsouped-up, adjectivespare, nounspare tyre, nounsparking plug, nounspark plug, nounspeedometer, nounspeed trap, nounspeedway, nounsplash guard, nounspoiler, nounsports car, nounstall, nounstart, verbstarter, nounstarter motor, nounstation wagon, nounsteamroller, nounsteering, nounstick, nounstick shift, nounstretch limo, nounsump, nounsunroof, nounsupercharged, adjectivesuspension, nountachograph, nountachometer, nountailback, nountailboard, nountailgate, nountailgate, verbtail light, nountailpipe, nountax disc, nountaxi, nountaxicab, nounteamster, nountest certificate, nountest drive, nounthree-point turn, nounthree-wheeler, nounthrottle, nounthrust, nounticket, nountie-up, nountotal, verbtowbar, nountowline, nountowtruck, nountractor, nountraffic jam, nountransmission, nountransporter, nountread, nountrolley, nountrolleybus, nountrucker, nountrucking, nountrunk, nountune, verbtune-up, nounturbocharger, nounturning circle, nounturn signal, nountwo-stroke, adjectiveunleaded, adjectivevalet, nounvalet, verbvan, nounvanity plate, nounveteran car, nounvintage car, nounvisor, nounwheelbase, nounwheel clamp, nounwhiplash, nounwhitewall, nounwindscreen, nounwindscreen wiper, nounwindshield wiper, nounwing, nounwing mirror, nounwiper, nounwreck, nounwrecker, nounwrite-off, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► other
someone who drives a car SYN driver → pedestrian: · Said I was distracting other motorists.· On a busy road, though, an extra car adds to congestion and so reduces the benefits other motorists are enjoying.· The bays should ensure other motorists visiting the street will avoid the most convenient parking space for a disabled resident.· Problem Surveys suggest that other motorists could do much more to make life easier for disabled drivers.· Several other motorists had near misses.· Like other motorists ahead of me, I drove past.
► passing· These shy creatures may sometimes be seen and have been known to stray on to the road, startling passing motorists.· He died in the arms of a passing motorist.· He was taken to Middlesbrough General Hospital by a passing motorist and is being treated for leg and arm wounds.· Sam stood guard over his blood-covered friend and tried in vain to flag down passing motorists.· The gunman had stopped shooting and made off after a passing motorist arrived on the scene, the court heard.· And there he was he was held up and shown to passing motorists.· Her attacker ran off when a passing motorist stopped.· The five soldiers prove, as always, to be quite a spectacle for passing motorists.
► speeding· Read in studio Police are parading a range of race and rally cars in an attempt to make speeding motorists slow down.· Traffic officers claim the new gun can't be picked up by speeding motorists who use radar detectors to avoid being caught.
VERB► drive· Lights risk: Police say they recorded 170 motorists driving through red traffic lights in York in just one month.· Last week, police arrested a motorist in Houston for driving a car with Republic of Texas license plates.· Altogether six vehicles were involved and police say some motorists may have been driving to close.· Alternatively, it is claimed, such a system would be inequitable since poorer motorists would be driven off the roads.· Mr Foster pleaded for motorists to drive more carefully and called for increased police surveillance to tackle speeding drivers.· But after flagging down passing motorists, Mrs Fenton drove off in a friend's car.· But the police blame the tailbacks on motorists driving too fast through the contraflow and causing accidents.
► kill· It kills more than runaway motorists and the luckless in their way, too.· A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hits southern Oregon, killing a motorist whose pickup was hit by falling rock.
► pass· They have taken to increasingly seductive gimmicks, to the point of thumbing down passing motorists.· Smiling residents stroll along a cozy, old-fashioned street; the police chief stops and chats with passing motorists.· Peter Hardcastle of Ridgehill, Dartmouth, was taken to hospital after passing motorists gave him first aid.· And the extra production costs will undoubtedly have to be passed on to the motorist.· Meandering wildly, I provoked yells of annoyance and remonstration from passing motorists.· After receiving a donation from a passing motorist, one of the beggars enters a nearby Burger King to buy food.
► stop· This does not stop motorists damaging the environment but only stops them destroying it quite so violently.· Police are stopping motorists who use the road in their search for clues.· Residents have fought a long campaign to stop some motorists using the roads as a race track.
► use· But motorists using it today had mixed opinions.· The closure prevents motorists from using the street to travel between Carlsbad and Oceanside.· Traffic officers claim the new gun can't be picked up by speeding motorists who use radar detectors to avoid being caught.· Attempts to persuade motorists to use buses have failed.· Police are stopping motorists who use the road in their search for clues.· Residents have fought a long campaign to stop some motorists using the roads as a race track.
► warn· Automobile Association spokesman Terry McAllister warned motorists to reduce speed in the wet and windy weather.· Signs posted along the narrow road that leads through sloping pastures to the cliff-framed beach warn motorists to watch out for birds.
12,000 motorists were stopped for speeding in the police crackdown.