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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Google Flights’ 2025 Travel Trends pinpoint the exact window for deals, pulling and tracking data from multiple airlines and travel agencies. Eve Chen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 The trio each had their own high street travel agency — something vital to capture volumes in a low-margin sector — and their own airline. Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025 Even better, some travel agencies offer perks for booking with them, including onboard credit. Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025 Book Now 45 Park Lane is part of the Dorchester Collection Diamond Club, an invitation-only, preferred partner program for upscale travel agencies. Aniesia Williams, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025 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 15 Sep. 2025.

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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