1. a person who operates an electric streetcar, subway train, or trolley
Usage: historical; transportation

Examples

• The motorman rang the bell as the streetcar approached the station.
• My grandfather worked as a motorman for the city transit system.
• The experienced motorman smoothly navigated the trolley through downtown traffic.
• During the strike, volunteer motormen kept some subway lines running.
• The motorman’s booth was located at the front of the electric train.
• She trained for six months before becoming a certified motorman.