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

In 2026, it’s being marketed to commuters, travelers and anyone who wants a little warmth without the bulk. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

School buses, first responders, commuters, and freight trucks rely on safe, uncongested, and efficient roads. — Kevin Blackwell, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Erosion and slope damage have also caused problems over the years for one of California’s busiest rail corridors used by commuters via the Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink and freight operations. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Taconic Parkway, the nearest subway station, gets commuters to Manhattan in under two hours. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 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