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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Customers can wrap the truck’s exterior paneling in a color or print of their choosing, as well as customize lighting and tires, and even convert the two-passenger flat bed truck into a 5-person SUV. —Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025

All six passengers and crew onboard the Family Boat, which flies the Portuguese flag, were reported safe and unharmed. —Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Sep. 2025

Humidity and bacteria inside the car may also generate respiratory and other health issues for drivers and passengers. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025

With more passengers than ever traveling with electronic devices, airlines and regulators are increasingly taking measures to mitigate against the risks. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English passager, from Anglo-French, from passage path, way, passage, from passer

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing passenger

• passenger car
• passenger pigeon
• passenger rail
• passenger seat
• passenger train

Kids Definition

passenger

noun

pas·​sen·​ger ˈpas-ᵊn-jər 

: a person riding in or on a vehicle