passenger

noun

Definition of passengernext
as in traveler

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Recent Examples of passenger The aging ferry was traveling from the town of Kariba to remote fishing communities, reportedly carrying far more than its 90-passenger capacity. — Farai Mutsaka, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 In passenger aircraft, where weight limitations prevent heavy armor and emergency landings are far more complex than pulling over to the side of the road, preventing this cascading fire risk is the ultimate prerequisite for commercial flight safety. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026 One is to notice that a transport network has placed a single point of failure between a Disabled passenger and the rest of her day, the other is to study her legs. — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Doing so can knock over a fellow passenger’s food or cause a drink spill. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for passenger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passenger
  1. traveler
  2. sightseer
Noun
  • Each room is thoughtfully designed for travelers looking to unwind—luxurious beds, tasteful lighting, boho-minimal decor, and plentiful smart storage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Rethinking the all-inclusive As lovely as the meal, sharing it with other travelers became one of our most delightful experiences.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of traveler
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  • By the 1980s, just a few years after the National Geographic story came out, the monarchs were already drawing streams of intrepid sightseers from abroad, despite almost no tourism infrastructure.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • The coverage of the latest chapter in the Reflecting Pool’s story has attracted news reporters and sightseers putting their hands in the murky waters.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 June 2026
Definition of sightseer

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