A person employed to drive a private or hired car for someone else.
Examples:
The hotel offers a complimentary chauffeur service.With a chauffeur at the wheel, we arrived relaxed.He hired a chauffeur to drive him around the city.
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Driver
/ˈdraɪvə/
A person who operates a vehicle
Examples:
A couple of drivers wars there, talking about the races.Our strange driver did not turn round or speak to us.The driver interrupted him by saying, "Gentlemen, we have arrived."
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A chauffeur is often seen as more formal or professional and may wear a uniform.
Drivers can be anyone operating a vehicle, professionally or casually.
Chauffeurs usually provide services for private clients or companies, while drivers are more general.
Chauffeurs are often associated with high-end or luxury vehicles.
All chauffeurs are drivers, but not all drivers are chauffeurs.