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chauffeur

[ˈʃəʊfə]

chauffeur Definition

a person employed to drive a private or rented automobile.

Using chauffeur: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chauffeur" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The chauffeur opened the car door for the passengers.

  • Example

    She hired a chauffeur to take her to the airport.

  • Example

    The company provided a chauffeur-driven limousine for the CEO.

  • Example

    The chauffeur was waiting outside the hotel.

chauffeur Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chauffeur

Phrases with chauffeur

  • chauffeur-driven

    referring to a car that is driven by a chauffeur

    Example

    The couple arrived at the wedding in a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce.

  • a chauffeur who is employed by an individual or family to drive their personal car

    Example

    The billionaire businessman has a personal chauffeur who drives him around in his luxury car.

  • a type of hat traditionally worn by chauffeurs

    Example

    The chauffeur put on his hat and got ready to drive the car.

Origins of chauffeur

from French 'chauffeur', meaning 'stoker'

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Summary: chauffeur in Brief

A 'chauffeur' [ˈʃəʊfə] is a person who is employed to drive a private or rented automobile. It is often used to refer to a professional driver who operates a luxury car, exemplified by 'The company provided a chauffeur-driven limousine for the CEO.' 'Chauffeur' extends into phrases like 'chauffeur-driven,' referring to a car driven by a chauffeur, and 'personal chauffeur,' denoting a chauffeur who is employed by an individual or family to drive their personal car.

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