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

Agents said he drove south from his home in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, weaved past commuters, through tunnels and over toll bridges in an hour-long motorway chase that ended in downtown San Francisco.

From BBC

The fixes to the Sepulveda Pass, “a route that experiences heavy, continuous traffic while serving crucial commuter and commercial needs,” will improve safety for drivers, Caltrans said.

From Los Angeles Times

"This irresponsible act has caused unnecessary distress to residents, including many pensioners, as well as to local businesses, commuters and public transport services," he said.

From BBC

Thousands of commuters in one of India's wealthiest suburbs were stuck on roads for six to eight hours due to rain-triggered traffic gridlock on Monday.

From BBC

The aim is to get more commuters out of cars and onto trains.

From BBC

Related Words

• driver 
• traveler