commuter
Translation
commuter
Examples
Many commuters travel to London by train.
Many commuters travel to London by train.
The commuter belt around the city is growing.
The commuter belt around the city is growing.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) commuter a person who travels to work daily The train is full of commuters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: traveler, passenger, daily traveler
Etymology
From the verb 'commute', derived from Latin 'com-' (together) + 'mutare' (to change). The sense of traveling back and forth for work emerged in the late 19th century.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'computer' calculating the fastest route to work every day for a 'commuter'.