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.”

noun

A person who travels by hitchhiking.

"They picked up a hitchhiker on the way to the coast."

How to use hitchhiker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone standing by the road trying to catch a free ride.

hitchhikers plural

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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.