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

Topanga Canyon Boulevard closure Caltrans announced Friday that Topanga Canyon Boulevard, the popular commuter road that connects Malibu and the Pacific Palisades to the San Fernando Valley, will be closed indefinitely between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive. —Austin Turner, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026

But unlike most commuters, Mamdani’s trip was documented by a photo and video crew, and periodically interrupted by neighbors wishing him luck. —Jake Offenhartz, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026

Still, for suburban commuters, Metra is critical to a more robust return to downtown, and reliability remains its biggest challenge. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026

One of the world's most popular tourist destinations is now offering visitors — and commuters — a new way to experience its ancient history. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025

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