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Dunes overlook sandy beaches that attract hordes of vacationers and day-trippers, and a succession of plants, from dune grass to oak trees, spreads out in an amazingly diverse array that delights scientists and anybody who loves being in nature.
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Tim Zorn, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2023
IceMule Pro Backpack Cooler Pros Floats Light and malleable for storing away Waterproof Cons Sweats in high humidity Beach day-trippers with packed cars will appreciate this collapsible backpack cooler.
—Casey Clark, Popular Mechanics, 6 May 2023
Currently, the length of the walk means that too many day-trippers and school groups have to choose between visiting the museum and the site of the battle.
—Erin L. Thompson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2023
Similarly, the city of Venice also wants to charge day-trippers to come.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2023
No matter your travel style, the state has something for everyone — even Denver day-trippers will find a national park less than a two-hour car ride away.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2023
Tim Zorn, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2023
IceMule Pro Backpack Cooler Pros Floats Light and malleable for storing away Waterproof Cons Sweats in high humidity Beach day-trippers with packed cars will appreciate this collapsible backpack cooler.
—Casey Clark, Popular Mechanics, 6 May 2023
Currently, the length of the walk means that too many day-trippers and school groups have to choose between visiting the museum and the site of the battle.
—Erin L. Thompson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2023
Similarly, the city of Venice also wants to charge day-trippers to come.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2023
No matter your travel style, the state has something for everyone — even Denver day-trippers will find a national park less than a two-hour car ride away.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1851, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near day-tripper
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“Day-tripper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day-tripper. Accessed 3 Jun. 2023.
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