COMMUTER

commuter, commuter train

(noun) a passenger train that is ridden primarily by passengers who travel regularly from one place to another

commuter

(noun) someone who travels regularly from home in a suburb to work in a city

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

commuter (plural commuters)

One who commutes (etymology 1).

A person who regularly travels from one place to another, typically to work.

(US, informal) A piece of transportation equipment used for the transportation of such persons.

Source: Wiktionary


Com*mut"er, n.

Definition: One who commutes; especially, one who commutes in traveling.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

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