tripper

noun

trip·​per ˈtri-pər 

1

chiefly British : one that takes a trip : tourist

2

: a tripping device (as for operating a railroad signal)

Synonyms

• excursionist
• rubberneck
• rubbernecker
• sightseer
• tourist
• traveler
• traveller

Examples of tripper in a Sentence

day trippers who come to spend a few hours on the island

Recent Examples on the Web

Settlement Belt Bag for the perpetual city tripper who likes to keep essentials on hand. —Kristin Magaldi, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024

Today, a Texas road tripper expects to find a brewpub in just about any courthouse square in the state, except in dry precincts. —Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024

Norway Travel Disruption In 2025 To the disappointment of many international road trippers, Norway's iconic Trollstigen mountain pass was closed at short-notice for all but two weeks during the 2024 season. —David Nikel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

For those hoping to avoid the worst traffic, AAA recommends road trippers leave on major holidays like Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. —Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tripper

• day-tripper

Kids Definition

tripper

noun

trip·​per ˈtrip-ər 

1

chiefly British : one that takes a trip : tourist

2

: a tripping device (as for operating a railroad signal)