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

Morning commuters will need to be on the lookout for runners, joggers and walkers. —Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025

These early-season conditions threaten to make travel hazardous, especially in the mountainous corridors popular with commuters and tourists. —Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025

Things like navigation, choosing between ride modes (commuter, stunt, and track weapon), and ride data analysis can all be accessed via the screen, too. —New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025

Think buckled, flat, or stacked heeled variations that blend functionality with refinement–perfect for the city commuter or a jaunty to the countryside. —Minty Mellon, Vogue, 9 Oct. 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