commuter train

noun

: a train that people use to get to and from work

Examples of commuter train in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Besides, it was rumored that all commuter train activity was suspended. — Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Some commuter train service had to be suspended in Orange County and San Diego County for a week due to powerful high tides. — Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 How spontaneous is the crew in choosing to, say, send you off on a commuter train in Mumbai? — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026 The fastest — and least crowded — way to get to the Major League Baseball stadiums is by commuter train. — James McClellan, Curbed, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for commuter train

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Commuter train.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commuter%20train. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster