passenger

[ˈpæs.ən.dʒər]

passenger Definition

  • 1a person who is travelling in a vehicle but is not driving it, flying it, or working on it
  • 2a person who pays to travel on a public transport system

Using passenger: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "passenger" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The passengers were all asked to fasten their seat belts.

  • Example

    The train was full of passengers.

  • Example

    The bus driver picked up a few more passengers at the next stop.

  • Example

    I'm sorry, but we cannot allow passengers on this flight without proper identification.

passenger Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for passenger

Phrases with passenger

  • the seat in a vehicle where a passenger sits

    Example

    She sat in the passenger seat while her husband drove the car.

  • a train that carries passengers rather than goods

    Example

    We took the passenger train from New York to Boston.

  • an airplane designed to carry passengers

    Example

    The passenger plane was delayed due to bad weather.

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Summary: passenger in Brief

A 'passenger' [ˈpæs.ən.dʒər] is someone who is travelling in a vehicle but is not driving it, flying it, or working on it. It can also refer to someone who pays to travel on a public transport system. Examples include 'The passengers were all asked to fasten their seat belts.' and 'The train was full of passengers.'

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