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commuters

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //kəmˈjutɝz// UK //kəmjˈuːtəz// com·muters

n. people who travel a long distance to work every day, usually by train, bus, or car.

n. individuals who travel regularly between their place of residence and their place of employment. Plural form of 'commuter'.


SIMPLE

The train was full of commuters heading to the city.

CONTEXTUAL

Heavy snowfall caused major delays for thousands of commuters trying to reach the business district this morning.

COMPLEX

Urban planners are increasingly focused on improving cycling infrastructure to provide commuters with sustainable alternatives to overcrowded public transit systems.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of a countable noun; often used collectively to describe a group of travelers.

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