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

Couples, families with children, and solo travelers, as in our case, are welcome. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

To take in the city from up above, travelers can head to the elevated terrace, which boasts unobstructed views of the Empire State Building and beyond. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States already operate electronic travel authorization systems for many travelers. — Jean Francois Harvey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

When finished, the train is supposed to shuttle travelers to and from terminals, a parking and rental car lot and to the LAX/Metro Transit Center on Aviation Boulevard. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 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