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

The best-selling small SUVs of recent years are practical and affordable models that function as commuters and family haulers equipped for the needs of a dependable daily driver. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

So far, demolition has revolved around the lower sections of the structures, but soon, daily commuters will likely begin noticing the steady changes. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

The stock Dax is a practical urban commuter that comes standard with a clutch-free semi-automatic transmission. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Take the Chevrolet Equinox EV, a rather boring but totally competent electric commuter. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Sep. 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