commuter

American  

[kuh-myoo-ter] / kəˈmyu tər /

noun

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

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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 British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of commuter

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

Example Sentences

During her 50-minute shift, she also takes in the scene, from the daily rhythms of commuters to the familiar faces to the shape of the clouds in the sky.

From The Wall Street Journal

As one locomotive screeches into the old El-Raml Station, commuters and visitors crane their necks out of giant windows at the historic neo-Venetian buildings overhead.

From Barron's

Uber said Monday it plans to focus on parking for commuters, as well as at events, venues and airports.

From The Wall Street Journal

The regional commuter train was on its way from Spiez to Brig when it derailed.

From BBC

With rain about, the Met Office has warned commuters to stay vigilant due to the risk of ice forming on untreated surfaces which could lead to travel disruption.

From BBC

Related Words

• driver
• traveler