1. people who travel in a vehicle, aircraft, or ship but are not operating it
Usage: plural form of passenger

Examples

• The bus can hold up to forty passengers.
• All passengers must fasten their seatbelts before takeoff.
• The train passengers waited patiently on the platform.
• Emergency exits are clearly marked for passengers’ safety.
• The cruise ship carried over 3,000 passengers.
• Passengers are not allowed to smoke on the aircraft.
• The taxi driver picked up two passengers downtown.