noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A man who controls a motor. dated
2. 2
   the operator of streetcar wordnet
3. 3
   A person who operates a motor vehicle. dated
4. 4
   A train driver. India

   "Near-synonym: engineer"

5. 5
   An electric train or tram driver. UK

   "Near-synonym: engineer"

Synonyms

All synonyms

engineermotoristmotorneer

Example

More examples

"The motorman slowed down the train."

Etymology

From motor + -man.

Related phrases

motorman's friend

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