1. plural of hitchhiker; people who travel by getting free rides from passing vehicles by standing on the roadside and signaling drivers
Usage: countable noun; common in informal contexts

Examples

• The hitchhikers stood by the highway with their thumbs out.
• Many hitchhikers travel across the country during summer.
• The driver picked up two hitchhikers heading to the coast.
• Hitchhikers often share stories about their journeys.
• Safety is important for both drivers and hitchhikers on the road.
• The group of hitchhikers waited patiently for a ride.
• Hitchhikers can save money by avoiding bus and train fares.