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Chauffeur

usgb/ʃəʊˈfɜːr/Volume
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Job Title

Often indicates a luxury or formal context where a professional driver is employed.

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The celebrity arrived at the event with her personal chauffeur.
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Not Just Taxis

A chauffeur is typically associated with driving private or luxurious vehicles, unlike taxi drivers.

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As a wealthy executive, Martin has a chauffeur-driven limousine.
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Historical Usage

Originally referred to someone steering steam engines; now, it implies driving luxury vehicles.

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His grandfather worked as a chauffeur in the early 20th century.
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