Meaning & Definition of word "Chauffeur"
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Chauffeur
/ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
noun:
- 1. A person employed to drive a motor vehicle, especially a luxury vehicle.
- Example: The wealthy businessman traveled around the city with his personal chauffeur.
- 2. A person who drives a cab or taxi.
- Example: The chauffeur helped the passengers with their luggage before driving them to the airport.
verb:
- 1. To drive someone in a motor vehicle as a chauffeur.
- Example: He will chauffeur the clients to their meetings in the company car.
Etymology
From French 'chauffeur', meaning 'stoker', from 'chauffer', meaning 'to heat'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
chauffeur-driven:
Referring to a vehicle that is driven by a chauffeur instead of the owner.
private chauffeur:
A chauffeur employed by an individual for personal use.
hire a chauffeur:
To employ someone to drive for you on a temporary basis.
Related Words
limousine:
A large, luxurious vehicle often driven by a chauffeur.
taxi:
A vehicle for hire that carries passengers for a fare.
driver:
A person who drives a vehicle.
Slang Meanings of chauffeur
Meaning: Chauff
Example Sentence: He works as a chauff on weekends.
Meaning: Driver
Example Sentence: He's the driver's driver, always behind the wheel.