noun
hitchhiker
HIHCH-heye-kuh
Hitchhiker (noun) means a person who travels by hitchhiking. Example: “They picked up a hitchhiker on the way to the coast.”
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A person who travels by hitchhiking.
"They picked up a hitchhiker on the way to the coast."
How to use hitchhiker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone standing by the road trying to catch a free ride.
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What does “hitchhiker” mean?
The word “hitchhiker” means a person who travels by hitchhiking. In plain terms, someone standing by the road trying to catch a free ride.
How do you pronounce “hitchhiker”?
“Hitchhiker” is pronounced HIHCH-heye-kuh (/ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hitchhiker” in a sentence?
Here is “hitchhiker” used in a sentence: “They picked up a hitchhiker on the way to the coast.”
What part of speech is “hitchhiker”?
“Hitchhiker” is a noun.
