Meaning & Definition of word "Passenger"

Passenger

/ˈpæsɪndʒər/

1. A person who travels in a vehicle, train, airplane, etc., but is not the operator or driver.
- Example: The passenger sat quietly in their seat as the plane prepared for takeoff.
2. A person who is carried or transported by a conveyance, such as a taxi or bus.
- Example: The taxi driver picked up a passenger at the airport.
3. A person who is traveling by a common carrier.
- Example: The bus company informed passengers that there would be a delay in the schedule.
4. A person who rides in a car or vehicle without contributing to the operation of it.
- Example: As a carpool, each passenger helped share the fuel costs.
5. A user of a public transport system.
- Example: During rush hour, the train was packed with commuters and other passengers.

Middle English, from Old French 'passager' meaning 'one who passes over or through'.

frequent passenger:

A person who often travels by the same means or route.

passenger train:

A train designed to carry people rather than freight.

passenger seat:

A seat in a vehicle that is not the driver's seat.

commuting:

The daily travel to and from work or school.

fare:

The money paid for a journey on public transport.

transportation:

The action of transporting someone or something from one place to another.

Meaning: Fellow traveler

Example Sentence: I met a fellow traveler who was also a passenger on the same flight.

Meaning: Baggage

Example Sentence: He's just baggage on this trip; a passenger who contributes nothing.