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

Tiny home–style cabins are also available for travelers who prefer a more traditional structure. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Visitors to the airport have been able to watch the trains in action, but travelers have yet to benefit. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Trains and highways were shut down, and thousands of travelers were stranded at Narita International Airport, which serves Tokyo. — Npr Staff, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026

For travelers seeking an elevated wide-leg silhouette with a more sophisticated edge, this pair is a must-have. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 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