DictionarycommutationTravel to work
noun

commutation

Regular travel between home and work.

Daily commutation by train gives her time to read.

Etymology

The travel sense developed from exchanging separate fares for a reduced regular-travel payment. Commutation then came to name the repeated journeys made under that arrangement.

More examples

  • The new rail line makes commutation easier.
  • He spends two hours a day on commutation.
  • Working from home eliminates the cost of commutation.

Forms

commutation

commute verb — Travel regularly between home and work.

commuter noun — Someone who travels regularly between home and work.

Similar words

commute
The usual everyday term for regular travel to work.
travel
Covers journeys generally, not just regular home-to-work trips.