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

Situated on a side street off the busy Magnificent Mile, the hotel feels protected from frenetic shoppers and commuters but is still just one block from Oak Street shopping. —Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025

Friday’s widespread storms that served up floods and gridlock to afternoon commuters from the Keys to Coral Gables should begin to taper off as people head back out for a night on the town. —Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025

Officials planned the trail to work as an alternative for commuters from those neighborhoods who wanted to ride their bikes downtown. —Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025

The Glória Funicular, in service since 1885 and recognized as one of Lisbon’s most iconic landmarks, was packed with commuters and sightseers when the accident happened. —Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 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