straphangerˈstræpˌhæŋ ər
straphanger (n)
English Definitions:
straphanger (noun)
a commuter who uses public transportation
straphanger (noun)
a standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support
Straphanger
Straphanger is a nickname for a standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support. The name is thought to have originated in the late 19th century when elevated trains had leather straps for the passengers to hold on to. More generally, it has come to refer to a commuter who uses public transportation: ⁕16 April 1893, Chicago Daily Tribune, pg. 33: ⁕22 February 1896, Chicago Daily Tribune, pg. 7: ⁕19 April 1899, New York Times, pg. 6: ⁕"An imposing and formal man, Prescott Bush commuted for years to Grand Central Station, then rode down to Wall Street on the subway. 'He'd die now,' according to George's sister Nancy, 'with limos picking them up. He was a straphanger.'" — Andrew Delbanco, "Self-Remade Man," The New York Times review
straphanger
In urban public transport, provision is made for standing passengers, often called straphangers or standees, to rationalize operation and to provide extra capacity during rush hour.
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