straphanger

/ˈstræpˌhæŋər/
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Other forms: straphangers

Definitions of straphanger
  1. noun
    a commuter who uses public transportation
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    type of:
    commuter
    someone who travels regularly from home in a suburb to work in a city
  2. noun
    a standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support
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    type of:
    passenger, rider
    a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) but not operating it
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