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

Although Thailand is generally considered a safe destination for travelers, theft is not uncommon. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025

The beverage has also made a strong presence at US airports, another setting where extra hydration would help stressed travelers. —Andrew Watman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

The latest travel trend, known as check-in chicken, is just that, as ambitious travelers take a calculated gamble, delaying checking in for their flight until the last possible minute in an attempt to get the best possible seat without paying extra fees or having airline status. —Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2025

Take a Thai Cooking Class on Koh Lanta Photo: Getty Images Unlike crowded Phuket, Koh Lanta is more relaxed and sets a slower pace for travelers. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 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

Rhymes for traveler

• traveller

Kids Definition

traveler

noun

trav·​el·​er

variants or traveller

ˈtrav-(ə-)lər 

: one that travels