Synonyms for

Passenger

Verb / ˈpæsʌndʒɜ: / Another word for passenger — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who is traveling in a vehicle but is not the driver, pilot, or crew.

Synonyms & similar words

rider rider traveler commuter fare client customer guest tourist visitor pilgrim voyager passerby pedestrian hiker backpacker explorer adventurer nomad migrant emigrant

Synonyms by register

Formal

traveler commuter occupant

Informal

rider fare shopper

Literary

voyager wayfarer

Antonyms

driver pilot conductor operator crew chauffeur

Common collocations

  • bus passenger
  • train passenger
  • airline passenger
  • car passenger
  • passenger seat
  • passenger list
  • fare-paying passenger
  • distinguished passenger

Word family

noun passenger
verb pass
adjective passing

Usage note

While 'passenger' is the most common term, 'traveler' can be used in more formal contexts. Avoid using 'passenger' for someone driving a vehicle.

Example sentences

  1. The passenger sat in the back seat of the car.
  2. The train was full of passengers going to the city.
  3. The ship had over 2,000 passengers on board.
  4. The bus driver counted the passengers before leaving.
  5. The airline charged extra for overweight passengers.

Quotes

  • The journey is the reward.
  • Travel far enough, you meet yourself.
  • The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.

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