day-tripper

noun

day-trip·​per ˈdā-ˌtri-pər How to pronounce day-tripper (audio)
: one who takes a trip that does not last overnight

Examples of day-tripper in a Sentence

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Others want to borrow a tactic from Venice, which has famously instituted an entry fee for day-trippers. Anne Kadet, Curbed, 29 May 2026 The company has been chartering folks across the Santa Barbara Channel and to the islands since 1968, and today, day-trippers can buy round-trip boat tickets from $72. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026 Introducing the Sweet Life Home Tour, a seasonal showcase designed to give prospective buyers and day-trippers alike a true taste of the Ave Maria lifestyle. Ave Maria, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026 Flamenco is popular among day-trippers from mainland Puerto Rico, with limited options for overnight stays. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for day-tripper

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of day-tripper was in 1851

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“Day-tripper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day-tripper. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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