### Definition
A **passenger** is a person who travels in a car, train, plane, or other vehicle but is not responsible for operating, driving, or working on it.
> Example: “All passengers must fasten their seat belts before takeoff.”
### Related Use
The term applies to anyone being transported for personal or commercial reasons, regardless of distance or transport mode.
### Summary
An individual being carried in a vehicle without performing duties connected to its operation.
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*Author’s summary: The word "passenger" defines someone traveling in a vehicle or craft who does not take part in controlling or managing it.*
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Cambridge Dictionary — 2025-11-26