Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hitchhiker

noun

/ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪ.kər/

Definition

A person who travels by obtaining free rides from passing vehicles.

Examples

During her summer road trip, she picked up a hitchhiker who shared fascinating travel stories.
He decided to become a hitchhiker for a month to experience different cultures.
The hitchhiker stood by the roadside with a sign that read ‘California’.

Meaning

Hitchhiking is a mode of transportation where individuals seek rides from strangers, typically by standing on the side of the road and signaling to cars.