travel agent

noun

: a person engaged in selling and arranging transportation, accommodations, tours, or trips for travelers

Examples of travel agent in a Sentence

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Air France’s website clearly states that if tickets were purchased through a travel agent, passengers should contact their travel agency. Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024 The solution: There are lots of ways to research which cruise ship is best for your vacation needs, from YouTube research to using a travel agent like Winters. Terri Peters, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 Her travel agent, who specializes in cruises, helps arrange the logistics of her voyages and organizes special events on ship and shore for Peggy and other friends sailing with her. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 Booking your honeymoon with a travel agent can free up the hassle of working out the logistics of your trip. Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for travel agent 

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of travel agent was in 1885

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“Travel agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/travel%20agent. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.

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