chauffeur

From French chauffeur, literally 'stoker' (of an engine), from chauffer 'to heat', referring to the person who stoked the engine of early automobiles.

NOUN (1)

[/ˈʃoʊ.fər/^en-US] [/ˈʃəʊ.fɜː(r)/^en-UK]

Synonyms driver general , professional driver descriptive , hired driver contextual

Antonyms passenger role_opposite , owner-driver contrasting_status

A chauffeur is a person whose job it is to drive a car for someone else, often for a wealthy individual, a company executive, or as part of a luxury transportation service. Unlike a general driver, a chauffeur is typically professionally trained and provides a high level of personal service, ensuring comfort and punctuality.

plural
chauffeurs

The CEO always travels with a chauffeur who waits patiently outside meetings.
For their anniversary, they hired a chauffeur to take them to the theater in a limousine.

countable: true

VERB (1)

[/ˈʃoʊ.fər/^en-US] [/ˈʃəʊ.fɜː(r)/^en-UK]

Synonyms drive general , transport broader_sense , convey formalbroader_sense

Antonyms walk mode_of_transport , be driven passive_form

To chauffeur someone means to drive them as a professional or designated driver, often implying a service or courtesy beyond simply driving. This typically involves transporting individuals in a private vehicle for their convenience or comfort.

past_participle	past_tense	present_participle	third_person_singular_present
chauffeured	chauffeured	chauffeuring	chauffeurs

She offered to chauffeur her younger sister to the airport early tomorrow morning.
His assistant often has to chauffeur clients between their hotel and the office.