motorman

[ moh-ter-muhn ]

noun

, plural mo·tor·men.

1. a person who operates or drives an electrically operated vehicle, as a streetcar or subway train.
2. a person who operates a motor.

motorman

/ ˈməʊtəmən /

noun

1. the driver of an electric train
2. the operator of a motor

Gender Note

See -man.

Word History and Origins

Origin of motorman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; motor + -man

Example Sentences

They proved themselves competent for conductors, but they found the work of motorman too strenuous.

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But we're busy with the instruments; leave the motorman alone!

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Occasionally the motorman looked back, inquisitive to know what the matter was but too far away to hear.

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The motorman turned his red, weather-beaten face to them from the doorway where he stood, pulling on his clumsy gloves.

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The passengers streamed out and gathered around the motorman who was peering under the car.

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