Definition of Commuter

1. Noun. A passenger train that is ridden primarily by passengers who travel regularly from one place to another.

Exact synonyms: Commuter Train
Generic synonyms: Passenger Train
Derivative terms: Commute

2. Noun. Someone who travels regularly from home in a suburb to work in a city.
Generic synonyms: Passenger, Rider
Specialized synonyms: Straphanger
Derivative terms: Commute

Definition of Commuter

1. n. One who commutes; especially, one who commutes in traveling.

Definition of Commuter

1. Noun. A person who regularly travels from one place to another, typically to work. ¹

2. Noun. (US informal) A piece of transportation equipment used for the transportation of such persons. ¹

3. Adjective. Typically of an aircraft, train etc., designed for use by commuters. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Commuter

1. one that commutes [n -S] - See also: commutes

Lexicographical Neighbors of Commuter

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Literary usage of Commuter

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. New Ways: Tiltrotor Aircraft and Magnetically Levitated Vehicles (1992)
"commuter turboprop airplanes provide most of this feeder service, ... At Boston, for example, commuter airlines use 30 percent of the landing slots but ..."

2. Behind the Mask: Getting to Grips with Crime and Violence in South Africa by Tony Emmett (2000)
"Main features of the rail commuter safety system Geographical scope The Metrorail safety programme covers the 456 stations throughout South Africa that make ..."

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