commuter — a person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈmjuːtər/
Korean meaning: 정기적으로 직장까지 일정 거리를 통근하는 사람
Korean pronunciation: 커**뮤**터
Example Sentences
- The commuter fell asleep on the train and woke up three stops past his destination.
- As a long-distance commuter, she spends two hours a day on public transport.
- The commuter's biggest nightmare is missing the last train home.
commuter
NOUN//kəˈmjuːtər//
a person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis
The tired commuter squeezes onto the packed morning train clutching coffee.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'commutare'에서 유래했으며, '교환하다, 바꾸다'라는 의미였습니다. 19세기 미국에서 기차표를 정기권으로 '교환'하는 사람들을 commuter라고 부르기 시작했죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The commuter fell asleep on the train and woke up three stops past his destination.”
“As a long-distance commuter, she spends two hours a day on public transport.”
“The commuter's biggest nightmare is missing the last train home.”
“Smart commuters use their travel time to read, study, or catch up on podcasts.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.