traveler

noun

trav·​el·​er ˈtra-və-lər 

ˈtrav-lər

variants or traveller

1

: one that travels: such as

a

: one that goes on a trip or journey

b

: traveling salesman

2

a

: an iron ring sliding along a rope, bar, or rod of a ship

b

: a rod on the deck on which such a ring slides

3

: any of various devices for handling something that is being transported laterally

Synonyms

• excursionist
• rubberneck
• rubbernecker
• sightseer
• tourist
• tripper [chiefly British]

Examples of traveler in a Sentence

Groups of travelers were everywhere that summer.

The airport can handle large numbers of travelers.

Recent Examples on the Web

Southwest Airlines adds daily service to Baltimore, Orlando Those aren’t the only new opportunities for air travelers in the Sacramento area. —Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025

And for those travelers, the Italian capital city is an especially exciting destination — all roads lead to Rome, especially for food lovers. —Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025

New York was found to be the top domestic destination for U.S. travelers this winter, with Las Vegas, Honolulu and two Floridian cities among the top five locations, according to TripAdvisor. —John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025

But most of them were meant to be carried, and for many travelers, that no longer flies. —Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing traveler

• commercial traveler
• fellow traveler
• traveler's check
• traveler's diarrhea

Kids Definition

traveler

noun

trav·​el·​er

variants or traveller

ˈtrav-(ə-)lər 

: one that travels