Passenger: Definition, Meaning, and Example Usage Explained

Definition

Passenger — a person who travels in a public or private vehicle without operating it.

Related Meaning

Usage Example

“There were two passengers in the car in addition to the driver.”

This illustrates a typical situation where the term refers to companions being transported rather than those in control of the vehicle.


Author’s Summary:
A passenger is someone traveling in a vehicle but not driving or piloting it, commonly used for people in cars, buses, or planes.

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Merriam-Webster Merriam-Webster — 2025-11-26

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