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

And yet, despite America’s best efforts, in the midst of this horror, millions of artists, travelers, and inventors created love, and light. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Much like the Gateside by TSA PreCheck offering, friends and families can apply online to greet their travelers or spend some extra time before sendoff. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Business travelers will appreciate the ergonomic workspaces and free Wi-Fi in all the suites. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

As bridge construction and congestion swamp Greater Cincinnati, some travelers are shunning spans over the river and taking a more nautical commute. — Jennie Key, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 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