driver's license

noun

: a license issued under governmental authority that permits the holder to operate a motor vehicle

Examples of driver's license in a Sentence

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Before this speeding incident, Watson already had nine points on her driver's license. Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 July 2025 As detailed by the BBC, Watson, 35, already had nine points on her driver's license before the incident, and was ordered to pay a fine of £1,044 ($1,396) at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court Wednesday. Jen Juneau, People.com, 16 July 2025 People are also reading: How to replace your driver's license, financial documents after a flood Why is my Social Security check smaller? Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 16 July 2025 The price of a Wisconsin Real ID is $34, the same as getting or renewing a regular driver's license. Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for driver's license

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of driver's license was in 1904

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“Driver's license.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driver%27s%20license. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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