1. a person who drives or operates a car or automobile
Usage: somewhat dated or informal; more commonly replaced by 'driver' in modern usage
2. a person who operates or drives a streetcar or trolley
Usage: historical; refers to public transportation workers

Examples

• The carman skillfully navigated the busy city streets during rush hour.
• In the early 1900s, a carman operating a streetcar was a common job in urban areas.
• The experienced carman knew every route in the city by heart.
• He worked as a carman for the local transit company for over thirty years.