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noun

commuter

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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 notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who makes a regular journey to and from work.

Common pairings
rush-hour commuters commuter train commuter belt

Word Forms

commuters plural

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Etymology

From commute + the agent suffix -er.

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