traveled

adjective

trav·​eled ˈtra-vəld How to pronounce traveled (audio)
variants or travelled
1
: experienced in travel
a widely traveled journalist
2
: used by travelers
a well-traveled road

Examples of traveled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Aquarius January 20 – February 18 The path less traveled is calling to you. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2024 Completely devoid of signage, the 1.3-mile trail is a joy for those who prefer less traveled trails with a few baked-in challenges. Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2022 In the meantime, in the state’s largest cities, located along its most traveled highways and facing some of the worst air quality issues, there can still be a disconnect. Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2023 This quarter-mile paved trail from Yosemite Lodge to the base of Lower Falls is perhaps the most traveled path in the park, and is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Chris Van Leuven, Outside Online, 19 Oct. 2022 The space definitely did not suit the couple’s style, which the designers described as California casual with traveled and Old World European elements. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 22 Nov. 2022 Not only did this give Omega victory in having the deepest-traveled watch—reaching 10,916 meters, pipping Cameron (10,908 meters) by 8 meters—but Omega developed a commercially available model, too. WIRED, 1 Nov. 2022 Take the road less traveled with this spunky Rizzo costume. Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 25 Oct. 2022 This area is an international mecca for wine lovers, bicyclists, and hikers who come to explore this extraordinarily beautiful but less traveled destination. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of traveled was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Traveled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traveled. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

traveled

adjective
trav·​eled
variants or travelled
ˈtrav-əld
1
: having traveled widely : experienced in travel
a well-traveled reporter
2
: used by travelers
a heavily-traveled road
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