HyperDic: straphanger

English > 2 senses of the word straphanger:
NOUNperson straphangera commuter who uses public transportation
person straphangera standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support
English > straphanger: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA commuter who uses public transportation.
Broadercommutersomeone who travels regularly from home in a suburb to work in a city
English > straphanger: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support.
Broaderpassenger, riderA 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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