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straphanger

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun straphanger has 2 senses
  1. straphanger - a commuter who uses public transportation
    --1 is a kind of
    commuter
  2. straphanger - a standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support
    --2 is a kind of
    passenger, rider

Definitions from the Web

Straphanger

Definition:

A straphanger refers to a commuter who stands and hangs onto a strap or handle for support while riding on public transportation, typically a bus or subway.

Senses:

1. Noun - Commuter

A person who regularly uses public transportation, such as a bus or subway, and relies on standing and holding onto handles or straps for stability.

Example sentence: The crowded subway was filled with straphangers heading to work.

2. Noun - Strap or Handle

The term can also refer to the strap or handle that commuters hold onto for support while traveling on public transportation.

Example sentence: She tightly gripped the straphanger as the bus screeched to a stop.

Usages:

1. Popular Usage

In popular usage, "straphanger" is often used informally to refer to any person who uses public transportation.

Example sentence: The city's new campaign encourages more people to become straphangers instead of using personal vehicles.

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2. Local Usage

In local usage, "straphanger" may be specific to certain cities or regions where public transportation is heavily relied upon.

Example sentence: The local newspaper has a section dedicated to the daily struggles and experiences of straphangers.

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