Pronunciation

/ˈdraɪvər/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who operates a vehicle, especially a car or truck. For example: “She’s been a professional truck driver for over 10 years.”
• Noun (Computing): A piece of software that enables a computer to communicate with a specific device, such as a printer or scanner. For example: “The new printer driver made it possible to print high-resolution images.”

Example Sentences

• Noun (Person): “The taxi driver took us straight to our hotel without any detours.”
• Noun (Computing): “After installing the latest graphics driver, the game performance improved significantly.”

Phrases

• “Backseat driver”: A person who gives unwanted advice or criticism to the actual driver, often from a passenger seat. Example: “Stop being a backseat driver; let me focus on the road.”
• “Driver’s license”: An official document allowing a person to legally operate a motor vehicle. Example: “She finally got her driver’s license last week.”
• “Drive something home”: To emphasize or make a point clearly and forcefully. Example: “The statistics really drove home the importance of wearing seat belts.”

Synonyms

• Operator (for vehicle drivers)
• Chauffeur (professional driver)
• Motorist
• Software driver (in computing context)
• Driver program (alternative computing term)