passenger
noun
pas·sen·ger
ˈpa-sᵊn-jər 
often attributive
1
: wayfarer
2
: a traveler in a public or private conveyance
Examples of passenger in a Sentence
There were two passengers in the car in addition to the driver.
There's no room for passengers on this project; everybody must do his share of the work.
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The plane circled before returning to its departure airport on one engine and passengers were put on another plane that afternoon.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Speaking at Skift's Megatrends 2025 conference in New York City on Tuesday, Catlin explained that Alaska's customers have followed the airline as its grown over the years, and expects its passengers to do the same in their latest expansion.
—Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Vicari said Transportation Security Administration rules require a 90-day preparation period, once an airline commits to passenger service.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Other passengers restrained the individual until Troopers arrived on scene to detain them for further questioning.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Speaking at Skift's Megatrends 2025 conference in New York City on Tuesday, Catlin explained that Alaska's customers have followed the airline as its grown over the years, and expects its passengers to do the same in their latest expansion.
—Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Vicari said Transportation Security Administration rules require a 90-day preparation period, once an airline commits to passenger service.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Other passengers restrained the individual until Troopers arrived on scene to detain them for further questioning.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Passenger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passenger. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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passenger
noun
pas·sen·ger
ˈpas-ᵊn-jər
: a person riding in or on a vehicle
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