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

Meanwhile, international travelers are mainly headed to Europe, with the most popular locales being Rome, Vancouver, Paris, London and Athens. —Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 13 May 2026

The Park Hyatt Beijing welcomes many business travelers, and the easy-access power and latest USB outlets show the renovation’s attention to detail. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026

Dark sky tourism is one of the fastest-growing travel trends in the world, with travelers chasing aurora displays, Milky Way views and meteor showers in places where artificial light pollution barely registers. —Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026

At Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort on Hawaii’s island of Lanai, guests can book a five-night Rest and Recovery Package that begins before arrival, when travelers complete a questionnaire, track their sleep and connect with a Sensei Guide to build a personalized itinerary. —Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 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