noun
Uncommon
commuter
kuh-MYOOT
Commuter (noun) means a person who regularly travels a distance between home and work. Example: “The platform was packed with commuters during rush hour.”
noun
1
A person who regularly travels a distance between home and work.
"The platform was packed with commuters during rush hour."
How to use commuter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who makes a regular journey to and from work.
Common pairings
rush-hour commuters
commuter train
commuter belt
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Word forms
- Plural
- commuters
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Etymology
From commute + the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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commuter train
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Rhymes for commuter
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What does “commuter” mean?
The word “commuter” means a person who regularly travels a distance between home and work. In plain terms, someone who makes a regular journey to and from work.
How do you pronounce “commuter”?
“Commuter” is pronounced kuh-MYOOT (/kəˈmjuːtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “commuter” in a sentence?
Here is “commuter” used in a sentence: “The platform was packed with commuters during rush hour.”
What part of speech is “commuter”?
“Commuter” is a noun.
Is “commuter” a common word?
“Commuter” is an uncommon word in modern English.
