commuter

/ˈkɒmjʊtər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who regularly travels to a place of work or study, typically using public transport.

“The city’s increasing population led to a surge in commuters using the subway.”

2. noun

a device that converts electrical energy into another form, typically electromagnetic, used to transmit power in a communication system.

“The satellite’s power was supplied by a high-powered commuter.”

Synonyms

  • passenger
  • traveler

Antonyms

  • resider