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 of traveler

• tourist
• visitor

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

Interstates will be extra congested the weekend before Christmas, as travelers hit the road on Saturday and Sunday ahead of the holiday. —Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Dec. 2025

An adorable squad of golden retrievers greeted and comforted travelers arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey amid busy holiday travel. —Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025

Apple AirTags are a game-changer for travelers who like to keep tabs on their luggage, backpacks, or even passport holders. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025

Over the years, stories of lawlessness on cruises have both captivated and horrified travelers, with experts often pointing out how the unique environment often serves as a hotbed for bad actors and troublesome events. —Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 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