travel agency

noun

: an agency engaged in selling and arranging transportation, accommodations, tours, and trips for travelers

called also travel bureau

Examples of travel agency in a Sentence

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Christina Pedroni is the Executive VP and General Manager at Envoyage, a network of independent travel agencies and advisors who connect travelers to exceptional travel experiences around the world. Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Smith argues that this gives card issuers an advantage over traditional online travel agencies. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Scott Laird is a travel journalist with decades of experience covering airlines, hotels and travel agencies. Scott Laird, USA Today, 26 June 2026 Verify travel agencies and booking providers before paying. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for travel agency

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of travel agency was in 1898

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“Travel agency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/travel%20agency. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

travel agency

noun
: a business that plans and arranges for tours, transportation, and lodgings for travelers
travel agent noun

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