Passenger
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Vehicle Context
Use 'passenger' for people in cars, buses, trains, or boats who aren't controlling the vehicle. He fell asleep in the passenger seat during the long drive.
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Not Just Cars
'Passenger' isn't limited to cars; it applies to all forms of transport where someone else is in control. She traveled as a passenger on the ferry to the island.
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Passive Role
A passenger usually has no active role in the journey other than to simply travel. The passengers were asked to remain seated during turbulence.