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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Residents, gardeners, campers, and day-trippers across four states are set to be affected by the National Weather Service (NWS) warnings, as the authorities seek to minimize the risk of fires spreading out of control. Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025 Today’s Bimini sees a steady stream of day-trippers out of Fort Lauderdale, spilling out of the high-speed Baleària Caribbean Ferry onto the island’s new ocean pier for a day on Paradise Beach, a dive trip or fishing charter. Bob Rountree, Sun Sentinel, 5 May 2025 For the few who choose to spend the night and camp, the remoteness of the islands offers incredible stargazing and afternoons of crowd-free swims once the day-trippers have returned to shore. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025 The initial plan would only apply to overnight visitors, meaning cruise passengers, day-trippers, and camper vans using public areas for free overnight stays would not contribute. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 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 21 May. 2025.

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