Synonyms for

Commuters

Verb / kʌˈmju:tɜ:z / Another word for commuters — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Commuters are people who travel regularly to work or school, often over a long distance.

Synonyms & similar words

commuter commutertrain travelers riders passengers journeyers workers students trippers voyagers trekkers wayfarers pilgrims nomads migrants sojourners roamers ramblers hikers tourists explorers adventurers

Synonyms by register

Formal

travelers voyagers passengers

Informal

riders daily travelers road warriors

Literary

wayfarers pilgrims

Antonyms

non-travelers residents locals stay-at-homes sedentaries

Common collocations

  • daily commuters
  • long-distance commuters
  • urban commuters
  • commuters train
  • commuters bus
  • commuters traffic
  • commuters pass

Word family

noun commuter
verb commute
adjective commutable

Usage note

Commuters specifically refers to people who travel regularly between their home and place of work or study. It is not a general term for all travelers.

Example sentences

  1. The commuters on the bus were all wearing masks.
  2. The train was delayed, causing frustration for the commuters.
  3. Many commuters prefer to read or listen to music during their travels.
  4. Some commuters carpool to save money on gas.
  5. The commuter train was crowded during rush hour.

Quotes

  • 'Commuters give cities their bustling, cosmopolitan character, but they also give cities their headaches.' - David Byrne
  • 'The daily commute can make or break your day.' - Mindy Grossman
  • 'Commuters are people who get on buses and trains and go to jobs that are killing them.' - Stephen King

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