passenger

/ˈpæsənd͡ʒə/noun

A person traveling in a vehicle who is neither driving it nor working as part of its crew.

Example sentences

“The bus can carry up to forty passengers.”
“Passengers must keep their seatbelts fastened during takeoff.”

British informal use also names a team member who does no work: a squad 'carrying passengers'.

Synonyms for passenger

rider
traveler

Related words

terminalThe building at an airport where travelers move between ground transport and their flights.voyageA lengthy trip, particularly one made by sea.visaAn official permit, usually granted by a country's authorities, allowing someone to enter and leave that country.harborA protected area of water next to the coast where boats and ships can safely anchor or tie up.landmarkA well-known place that stands out because of its historical, cultural, or geographical importance.compassAn instrument with a magnetized needle or electronic sensor that shows which way north is.