commuter

[ kuh-myoo-ter ]

noun

1. a person who commutes, especially between home and work.

adjective

1. of or for commuting; serving commuters:

   a commuter railroad.

2. of or relating to a flight, plane, or airline that carries passengers over relatively short distances and usually serves small communities.

commuter

/ kəˈmjuːtə /

noun

1. 1. a person who travels to work over an appreciable distance, usually from the suburbs to the centre of a city
   2. ( as modifier )

      the commuter belt

Word History and Origins

Origin of commuter¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; commute + -er ¹

Example Sentences

In June, the 29-year-old commuter was threatened with prosecution for selecting a 16-25 discounted train ticket instead of a 26-30 one from London Bridge to her home in St Albans.

From BBC

Garcia focused heavily on California’s high cost of living and gasoline — a potent message in a commuter district where many residents who are drawn by cheaper housing but commute two hours or more to work in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

With some luck, though, the chief executive of the commuter rail service will have socks.

From Los Angeles Times

In previous elections, Garcia’s focus on California’s high cost of living and gasoline was effective in the commuter district, where many residents drawn by cheaper housing commute two hours or more to work in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

Regulated fares include season tickets covering most commuter routes, some off-peak return tickets on long-distance journeys and flexible tickets for travel in and around major cities.

From BBC

Related Words

• driver
• traveler