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

Opened in time for the 2012 Olympics, the cable car has struggled to attract regular commuters with passenger figures declining over the last decade.

From BBC

The Liberal Democrats have called for the government to U-turn on the cap decision, with the party saying it will hit both commuters and local businesses.

From BBC

"We think that the 'Mr Big' is probably a faceless commuter. I do not know him."

From BBC

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

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