traveler
noun
trav·el·er
ˈtra-və-lər 
ˈtrav-lər
variants
or traveller
1
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
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
Hawaii is one of the most coveted destinations in the world, but travelers often merely scratch the surface of what the state has to offer.
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Kathleen Wong, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Flight attendants couldn’t find the man’s name or a valid ticket for him when searching the plane’s list of travelers — resulting in the plane returning to the gate, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 19 Apr. 2024
Port officials cited a study showing 30% of domestic travelers are unaware of the airport’s location and said that has harmed their ability to offer robust route options.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Here’s what travelers new to the psychedelic space can generally expect from a ceremony or retreat with each compound.
—Michaela Trimble, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2024
Lastly, Google Maps will take EV chargers under consideration when travelers are looking for places to stop overnight.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 17 Apr. 2024
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a way for travelers to connect with organic farmers who are looking for help in exchange for a free stay (and some teaching).
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 17 Apr. 2024
Wildlife rules the operations in Antarctica, where penguins, seals, and whales are at the top of travelers’ checklists.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
The community, which sheltered trans-Atlantic air travelers whose planes were diverted after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, is the near the end of the eclipse’s path but may have to settle for the simulation.
—Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Kathleen Wong, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Flight attendants couldn’t find the man’s name or a valid ticket for him when searching the plane’s list of travelers — resulting in the plane returning to the gate, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 19 Apr. 2024
Port officials cited a study showing 30% of domestic travelers are unaware of the airport’s location and said that has harmed their ability to offer robust route options.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Here’s what travelers new to the psychedelic space can generally expect from a ceremony or retreat with each compound.
—Michaela Trimble, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2024
Lastly, Google Maps will take EV chargers under consideration when travelers are looking for places to stop overnight.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 17 Apr. 2024
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a way for travelers to connect with organic farmers who are looking for help in exchange for a free stay (and some teaching).
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 17 Apr. 2024
Wildlife rules the operations in Antarctica, where penguins, seals, and whales are at the top of travelers’ checklists.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
The community, which sheltered trans-Atlantic air travelers whose planes were diverted after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, is the near the end of the eclipse’s path but may have to settle for the simulation.
—Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traveler. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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