commuter
Americannoun
adjective
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of or for commuting; serving commuters.
a commuter railroad.
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of or relating to a flight, plane, or airline that carries passengers over relatively short distances and usually serves small communities.
noun
Etymology
Origin of commuter
Example Sentences
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During her 50-minute shift, she also takes in the scene, from the daily rhythms of commuters to the familiar faces to the shape of the clouds in the sky.
As one locomotive screeches into the old El-Raml Station, commuters and visitors crane their necks out of giant windows at the historic neo-Venetian buildings overhead.
From Barron's
Uber said Monday it plans to focus on parking for commuters, as well as at events, venues and airports.
The regional commuter train was on its way from Spiez to Brig when it derailed.
From BBC
With rain about, the Met Office has warned commuters to stay vigilant due to the risk of ice forming on untreated surfaces which could lead to travel disruption.
From BBC
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