traveler

noun

trav·​el·​er ˈtra-və-lər 

ˈtrav-lər

variants or traveller

1

: one that travels: such as

a

: one that goes on a trip or journey

b

: traveling salesman

2

a

: an iron ring sliding along a rope, bar, or rod of a ship

b

: a rod on the deck on which such a ring slides

3

: any of various devices for handling something that is being transported laterally

Synonyms of traveler

• tourist
• visitor

Examples of traveler in a Sentence

Groups of travelers were everywhere that summer.

The airport can handle large numbers of travelers.

Recent Examples on the Web

Home to one of the largest event and conference spaces in the area—which hosted several Sundance Film Festival events this year—the hotel will also prove popular among business travelers and group corporate retreats. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026

When security wait times are long, airport officials advise travelers to get to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at least three hours early to make it to their gate on time. —Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026

When to get to the airport Typically, travelers are advised to arrive two hours early for domestic flights and three hours early for international flights, but travelers should check their airport’s website for information about security lines and plan to leave extra time before their flight. —Eve Chen, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026

Experts maintain that flying during a government shutdown remains safe, but more of a headache for travelers. —Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing traveler

• commercial traveler
• fellow traveler
• traveler's check
• traveler's diarrhea

Rhymes for traveler

• traveller

Kids Definition

traveler

noun

trav·​el·​er

variants or traveller

ˈtrav-(ə-)lər 

: one that travels