hitchhiker

/ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkər/
noun
  1. A person who travels by getting free rides from passing vehicles.
    • The hitchhiker thanked the driver for stopping on a rainy night.
    • Many hitchhikers carry a backpack and a small sign with their destination.
    • My uncle was a hitchhiker in his youth and met many interesting people.
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