Driver: meaning, definitions and examples

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driver

 

[ หˆdraษชvษ™r ]

Context #1 | Noun

occupation

A person who drives a vehicle, especially as a job

Synonyms

chauffeur, motorist, operator

Examples of usage

  • The taxi driver took us to the airport.
  • The bus driver was very friendly.
  • The truck driver delivered the goods on time.
Context #2 | Noun

device

A tool or device used for turning screws or bolts

Synonyms

electric screwdriver, ratchet, screw gun

Examples of usage

  • Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.
  • He used a power drill with a screwdriver attachment.
Context #3 | Noun

golf

A long, low-trajectory shot in golf, typically made with a driver club

Synonyms

long shot, tee drive, tee shot

Examples of usage

  • He hit a perfect drive with his driver.
  • She teed off with a driver on the first hole.

Translations

Translations of the word "driver" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น motorista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fahrer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengemudi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะดั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kierowca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹่ปขๆ‰‹ (unten-shu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chauffeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conductor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด์ „์ž (unjeonja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุฆู‚ (sฤ'iq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™idiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vodiฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธๆœบ (sฤซjฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voznik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถkumaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏั€ะณั–ะทัƒัˆั– (zhรผrgรฏzรผลŸั–)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒซแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ˜ (mdzgholi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conductor

Etymology

The word 'driver' originated from the Middle English word 'driven', which meant to propel or transport. It has evolved over time to refer to both a person who drives vehicles as an occupation and a tool used for turning screws or bolts. The term is widely used in various contexts, from transportation to sports like golf. The multifaceted nature of the word reflects its adaptability and importance in everyday life.

See also: drive, drivel, driven, drivers, drives, driving.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,930, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.