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

Aerial cable cars are a popular form of public transit in Colombia, connecting commuters in hillside communities with city centers. — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

As commuters attempted to go home Thursday evening on the Washington DC-area's Metro, those using the Red Line experienced long delays. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Under the proposal, a commuter who drives on I-90 from Barrington to work downtown and back 50 weeks a year would be charged $950 in 2027, up from $600 this year. — Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Its secret formula, the city says, is embracing businesses, helping the homeless and keeping streets clean, to make downtown a go-to destination for more shoppers, diners and commuters. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 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