Driver — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈdrī-vər/ driv·er

Meaning & Definition of Driver

Driver (noun)

  1. one that drives
  2. coachman
  3. the operator of a motor vehicle

Driver (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who travels by automobile

    "fans arriving by public transportation will find the south entrance most convenient, but drivers will have a choice of entrances"

    similar: automobilist, motorist, wheelman
    related: operator, codriver, chauffeur, carpooler

Related Entry: Driver's seat (noun)

Driver's seat is a different word from Driver. The synonyms below are for driver's seat, not for driver.

  1. the place of leadership or command

    "with her boss's early retirement, she unexpectedly found herself in the driver's seat"

    similar: chair, head, headship, helm, rein(s)
    related: chieftainship, commandership, directorship, forefront, lead, vanguard, captainship, chairmanship, deanship, dictatorship, generalship, governorship, kingship, mastership, mastery, premiership, presidency, presidentship, superintendency, dominance, dominion, jurisdiction, sovereignty, sway, upper hand, eminence, height, pedestal, pinnacle, seat, throne, top
    near: ranks

Related Entry: Driver's seats (noun)

Driver's seats is a different word from Driver. The synonyms below are for driver's seats, not for driver.

  1. the place of leadership or command

    "with her boss's early retirement, she unexpectedly found herself in the driver's seat"

    similar: chairs, heads, headships, helms, reins
    related: chieftainships, commanderships, directorships, forefronts, leads, vanguards, captainships, chairmanships, deanships, dictatorships, generalships, governorships, kingships, masteries, masterships, premierships, presidencies, presidentships, superintendencies, dominances, dominions, jurisdictions, sovereignties, sways, upper hands, eminences, heights, pedestals, pinnacles, seats, thrones, tops
    near: ranks

Related Entry: Slave driver (noun)

Slave driver is a different word from Driver. The synonyms below are for slave driver, not for driver.

  1. as in slaveholder, slaver

    similar: enslaver, slaveholder, slaver, master, taskmaster

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Driver

The most common words with a similar meaning to Driver:

automobilist, motorist, wheelman

Related Words for Driver

operator, codriver, chauffeur, carpooler

Word Forms of Driver

Derived words: driverless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Driver

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Driver

Words & Phrases Containing Driver

driver ant, driver's education, driver's license, driver's seat, driver's side, designated driver, mass driver, pile driver, slave driver

Frequently Asked Questions about Driver

What does "Driver" mean?

"Driver" means one that drives. As a noun, it is defined as: one that drives.

What is another word for "Driver"?

Other words for "Driver" include automobilist, motorist and wheelman. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Driver" you intend.

How do you use "Driver" in a sentence?

Examples of "Driver" in a sentence: "fans arriving by public transportation will find the south entrance most convenient, but drivers will have a choice of entrances".

Is "Driver" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Driver" is a noun.

Is "Driver" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Driver" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Driver"?

"Driver" is pronounced /ˈdrī-vər/ and divided into syllables as driv·er.

What is the origin of the word "Driver"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Driver" meaning "a person who travels by automobile"?

When "Driver" (noun) means a person who travels by automobile, synonyms include automobilist, motorist and wheelman.