Motorman
(noun)
- A person who operates a tram or trolley car.
- A person who operates an electric locomotive or subway train.
Origin:
From the latin motor, meaning 'mover', and -man, meaning a person.
Examples:
- The motorman brought the train to a stop at the platform.
- The motorman checked the control panel before setting off on the next trip.
- The motorman expertly navigated the crowded city streets with the trolley car.
- The train journey was smooth and uneventful, thanks to the skilled work of the motorman.
- As the motorman of the busy subway train, he had to be alert and focused at all times.