travel agent

noun

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

Examples of travel agent in a Sentence

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The diminished interest is due to several factors, according to travel agents and World Cup experts who say high ticket costs are turning off fans. Miami Herald, 6 May 2026 The carrier says that travelers who booked flights with a travel agent should contact the travel agent directly for a refund. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 May 2026 Passengers who booked via a travel agent should contact their travel agent for assistance. Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026 However, those who booked through a travel agent should contact that agent for their money back. Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 3 May 2026 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 13 May. 2026.

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