commuter

noun

com·​mut·​er kə-ˈmyü-tər 

1

: a person who commutes (as between a suburb and a city)

2

: a small airline that carries passengers relatively short distances on a regular schedule

Examples of commuter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The senior commuter did want White to consider her lifestyle when planning her food budget. —Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026

The conflicts in Iran have only just begun, yet Massachusetts commuters are already seeing an impact at the pump. —Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026

Electric vehicles are the future of transportation, offering commuters an environmentally friendly option for last-mile connectivity. —Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026

On Friday, the vibe was about the same, as Biden — seated in the third row of the tiny first class cabin on the commuter jet — boarded the flight ahead of other passengers, along with his detail, members of which were spread throughout the plane. —Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing commuter

• commuter rail
• commuter train

Rhymes for commuter

• computer
• polluter
• recruiter
• microcomputer
• minicomputer
• supercomputer
• neuter
• pewter
• router
• scooter
• shooter
• suitor