passenger

noun
UK: /ˈpæsɪndʒər/
US: /ˈpæsəndʒər/

  1. A person who is traveling in a vehicle but is not driving it or working on it.

    1. The passenger sat quietly in the back of the taxi. [ ] [ ]
    2. Every passenger on the flight was required to show their identification before boarding. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who is present in a place or involved in a situation but not actively participating.

    1. He felt like a passenger in his own life, watching things happen. [ ] [ ]
    2. The student felt like a passenger in the group project because she wasn't given significant tasks. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

occupant rider traveler commuter fare

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "passenger" in English means: A person who is traveling in a vehicle but is not driving it or working on it., Someone who is present in a place or involved in a situation but not actively participating..

The phonetic transcription of "passenger" is /ˈpæsɪndʒər/ in British English and /ˈpæsəndʒər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "passenger": occupant, rider, traveler, commuter, fare.

Example usage of "passenger": "The passenger sat quietly in the back of the taxi.". More examples on the page.