Chauffeur
/ʃəʊˈfɜːr/noun
A person employed to drive a private or rented car.
He hired a chauffeur to drive him around the city.
Often appears as...
- personal chauffeur
- hired chauffeur
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Job Title
Often indicates a luxury or formal context where a professional driver is employed.
The celebrity arrived at the event with her personal chauffeur.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Taxis
A chauffeur is typically associated with driving private or luxurious vehicles, unlike taxi drivers.
As a wealthy executive, Martin has a chauffeur-driven limousine.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Usage
Originally referred to someone steering steam engines; now, it implies driving luxury vehicles.
His grandfather worked as a chauffeur in the early 20th century.
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