driver's license

American  

noun

1. a permit, as one issued by a state's motor vehicle bureau, that allows the holder to drive a motor vehicle on public roads.

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Etymology

Origin of driver's license

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

“To ride a motorcycle or moped, you need to have the appropriate driver’s license and comply with rules of the road.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

You’ll need to enter a California driver’s license or identification number or the last four digits of your Social Security number.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But you also need to prove your true home is elsewhere by doing things such as getting a driver’s license, registering to vote, choosing a primary-care physician, and keeping track of your days, Stephens says.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

For Claude, HealthEx needed my birth date, phone number, face scan and a driver’s license for verification.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

This is the list of what my life is now: -studying to get my driver's license and studying hard to get into college.

From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz