What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hitcher
Example
The truck driver picked up a hitcher who needed a lift to the next town. [hitcher: noun]
Example
He was hitching a trailer to his car when he realized he forgot the keys. [hitching: gerund or present participle]
hitchhiker
Example
The hitchhiker had been waiting for hours for a car to stop and give him a ride. [hitchhiker: noun]
Example
She decided to go hitchhiking across the country to save money on transportation. [hitchhiking: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hitchhiker is more commonly used than hitcher in everyday language, especially in the context of seeking a ride from passing vehicles.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between hitcher and hitchhiker?
Both hitcher and hitchhiker are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
