passenger

noun

pas·​sen·​ger ˈpa-sᵊn-jər 

often attributive

1

: wayfarer

2

: a traveler in a public or private conveyance

Examples of passenger in a Sentence

There were two passengers in the car in addition to the driver.

There's no room for passengers on this project; everybody must do his share of the work.

Recent Examples on the Web

Hydraulic disc brakes, a Shimano seven-speed drivetrain, integrated lighting, and passenger footrests round out the setup. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

The Villa Vie Odyssey had been cruising the world for at least 755 days as one of only a handful of ships that offered passengers the opportunity to rent or buy long-term or even permanent ​residences on board. — Reuters, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026

The price climbs to $55 during peak travel periods, including Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, if passengers pay at least 24 hours before departure. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

The company blamed soaring fuel costs tied to the war in Iran, saying monthly expenses per cabin reached $6,000 to $8,000; some passengers had paid more than $300,000 for lifetime suites, and the ship’s future remains unclear. — Sopheng Cheang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English passager, from Anglo-French, from passage path, way, passage, from passer

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing passenger

• passenger car
• passenger pigeon
• passenger princess
• passenger rail
• passenger seat
• passenger train

Kids Definition

passenger

noun

pas·​sen·​ger ˈpas-ᵊn-jər 

: a person riding in or on a vehicle