driver

noun
UK: /ˈdraɪ.vər/
US: /ˈdraɪ.vɚ/

  1. Someone who operates a vehicle.

    1. The driver stopped at the red light. [ ] [ ]
    2. The taxi driver took a longer route to increase the fare for unsuspecting passengers. [ ] [ ]

  2. A part of a computer that controls a piece of hardware.

    1. Install the printer driver before you try to print. [ ] [ ]
    2. After upgrading to Windows 11, I had to find new drivers for my older graphics card. [ ] [ ]

  3. A golf club used for hitting the ball a long distance.

    1. He used his driver on the first tee. [ ] [ ]
    2. With a powerful swing, she teed off using her favorite driver, hoping for a long, straight shot. [ ] [ ]

  4. A driving force or motivation behind something.

    1. Profit is a key driver for many companies. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ambition and the need for recognition were the main drivers behind his relentless pursuit of success. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

incentive chauffeur operator stimulus motivation
driver verb

  1. To operate a vehicle.

    1. I drive to work every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. She learned to drive a manual car before switching to an automatic model. [ ] [ ]

  2. To force someone or something into a specified state or situation.

    1. The loud music drives me crazy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Economic hardship can drive people to make desperate decisions in their search for stability. [ ] [ ]

  3. To propel or push forward.

    1. The wind drives the sailboat. [ ] [ ]
    2. The relentless storm drove the waves against the shore with tremendous force. [ ] [ ]
driver adjective

  1. Relating to driving a vehicle.

    1. He has a valid driver's license. [ ] [ ]
    2. The self-driving car has revolutionized the automotive industry with its driverless technology. [ ] [ ]

  2. Serving as a driving force or impetus.

    1. Innovation is a driver for economic growth. [ ] [ ]
    2. Curiosity served as the driver motivation behind her exploration of the new and unknown world. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "driver" in English means: Someone who operates a vehicle., A part of a computer that controls a piece of hardware., A golf club used for hitting the ball a long distance., A driving force or motivation behind something..

The phonetic transcription of "driver" is /ˈdraɪ.vər/ in British English and /ˈdraɪ.vɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "driver": incentive, chauffeur, operator, stimulus, motivation.

Example usage of "driver": "The driver stopped at the red light.". More examples on the page.