Motorist/ˈməʊtərɪst/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Vehicle Specific Used only for drivers of cars, not bikes or pedestrians. The motorist was fined, not the cyclist. Pro Tip 2/3Behavior Context Often coupled with adjectives to describe driving behavior. A considerate motorist stopped to let the geese cross. Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Term Doesn't suggest skill or authority like 'driver' might. Every motorist must obey traffic laws.