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

A number of them are still recovering from damage and displacement caused by the Palisades Fire in January, which led to the lab's temporary closure and affected housing and commuter options for lab employees across Southern California. —Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 May 2025

With travelers and commuters sharing the road before the weekend, AAA suggests leaving early to avoid the traditional morning rush hour when people heading to work and students are heading to school. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025

And while the nearby Financial District’s diminished army of commuters can’t be relied on to keep bars and restaurants afloat, it’s being gradually replaced by a full-time population of residents. —Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 May 2025

The Turner Diagonal Freeway remains closed to both eastbound and westbound commuters during replacement, which is expected to be completed next May. —Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1859, 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