passenger
/'pæsindʤə/
Definition
Noun: 1. A person traveling in a vehicle they are not operating: A passenger is someone who is being transported in a vehicle such as a car, bus, train, ship, or airplane, but who is not the driver, pilot, or crew member responsible for controlling it. 2. A non-participating or ineffective member: (Informal) A person who is part of a group, team, or organization but who contributes little or nothing to its work or success.
Examples of Usage
As a traveler:
- The bus driver ensured all passengers were seated before departing.
- The flight attendant welcomed the passengers aboard the aircraft.
- I was a passenger in his car during the long road trip.
As a non-contributing member (informal):
- He's just a passenger on this project; he never does any of the actual work.
- We can't afford to carry any passengers if we want the team to succeed.
Advanced Usage
- "To be a backseat driver": While not using the word "passenger," this idiom describes a passenger who criticizes or gives unwanted advice to the driver.
- Please stop being a backseat driver; I know how to get there.
Variants and Related Words
- Passenger seat (n): The seat in a vehicle, typically next to the driver's seat, designated for a passenger.
- She sat in the passenger seat and navigated.
- Passenger side (n): The side of a vehicle where the passenger seat is located.
- There's a dent on the passenger side door.
Synonyms
- Traveler: A person who is traveling.
- Rider: A person who is carried in a vehicle (common for buses, trains, motorcycles).
- Commuter: A person who travels regularly between home and work.
- Freeloader (informal, for the second meaning): A person who takes advantage of others' generosity without giving anything in return.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases
- Passenger pigeon (n): An extinct species of pigeon, used historically as a metaphor for something that was once abundant but is now gone.
- That business model is going the way of the passenger pigeon.
Related Idioms
- To be along for the ride: To be involved in an activity without participating actively or influencing the outcome; similar to being a passive passenger.
- I don't have strong opinions on the plan; I'm just along for the ride.
Noun
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a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
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