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

• 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

Skinner advises travelers to try their best to remain calm and engage with the person as little as possible. —Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025

Over at Amazon, travelers have a great deal of toiletry bags and Dopp kits to choose from. —Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025

Porter thinks airport lounges can be part of what’s offered to travelers, and won’t go away. —Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025

Bold Coast National Scenic Byway Maine This route along the coastline of Downeast Maine, which begins not far from Acadia National Park, helps travelers appreciate the natural beauty and history of this part of the state. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025

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