English · Daily Life
commute
/kəˈmjuːt/
[/kəˈmjuːt/]
regular travel to work
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The regular journey between home and a place of work, or to make such a journey.
Example
Her daily commute takes almost an hour, so she listens to audiobooks on the train.
Her daily commute takes almost an hour, so she listens to audiobooks on the train.
Etymology
From Latin 'commutare' (to change), via the old 'commutation ticket'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used as noun and verb for regular work travel by car, train, or bus.