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

Tourists Venture to Afghanistan: With the war over, the Taliban are welcoming foreign travelers, even as governments advise their citizens to stay away. —César Rodríguez For The New York Times, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025

What to Consider The programming may be too structured for travelers seeking a more relaxed, unplanned vacation. —Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025

Winter sports are irresistible to adventurous travelers. —Robin Raven, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

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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