Vocabulary Entry

straphanger

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noun

A person who hangs onto a strap, especially on public transportation like buses or trains.

Example Sentences

"During the rush hour, the train was so crowded that I had to stand as a straphanger."

"As a regular straphanger, she had mastered the art of balancing while reading."

"The straphanger beside me seemed completely unfazed by the swaying of the subway."