Meaning of the word chauffeur in English

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chauffeur

US /ʃoʊˈfɝː/

UK /ʃoʊˈfɝː/

a person employed to drive a private or hired car

Example:

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The wealthy businessman always had a chauffeur drive him to meetings.

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She hired a chauffeur for her wedding day.

Synonym:

driver private driver limousine driver

to drive a car, especially as a chauffeur

Example:

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He offered to chauffeur his boss to the airport.

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She was chauffeured around the city in a luxury car.

Synonym:

drive transport convey

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