What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
wagoner
Example
The wagoner skillfully navigated the narrow path through the forest. [wagoner: noun]
Example
The wagoner loaded the crates onto the wagon and set off towards the market. [wagoner: noun]
driver
Example
The driver carefully backed the car out of the garage. [driver: noun]
Example
She drove the cattle towards the pasture with a gentle hand. [drove: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Driver is a more commonly used term than wagoner in everyday language, especially in modern contexts involving motorized vehicles. Wagoner has a more historical connotation and is less commonly used in contemporary language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between wagoner and driver?
Both wagoner and driver are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
