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

Top trending destinations for 2026 According to data, these destinations saw the strongest year-over-year growth in flight interest, signaling where travelers are most eager to go next. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026

Because goods and travelers passed through central Arizona lands, local Native people learned what was going on in the south and wondering what that would mean for them, Crandall said. —Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026

In recent years, many hotels have staked a claim in this residential neighborhood, enlisting historic homes to provide an intimate experience for travelers. —Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026

Just six measles cases were reported among international travelers so far this year, according to CDC data. —Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 Feb. 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