travel agent

noun

: a person engaged in selling and arranging transportation, accommodations, tours, or trips for travelers

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The airline shared that travelers can begin purchasing tickets for these new routes starting on June 30, 2025, online or through a travel agent. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2025 Before the internet, many people scheduled their trips through travel agents who had unique expertise and access to resources to book flights or hotels. Andy Boyd, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 Amid the kickoff of the summer travel season, south suburb travel agents say concerns about the economy and inflation are weighing on the minds of some clients. Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025 Voted one of the world’s top travel agents from Travel and Leisure magazine multiple times. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for travel agent

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of travel agent was in 1885

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“Travel agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/travel%20agent. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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