traveler
noun
trav·el·er
ˈtra-və-lər 
ˈtrav-lər
variants
or traveller
1
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
Examples of traveler in a Sentence
Groups of travelers were everywhere that summer.
The airport can handle large numbers of travelers.
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While the partial shutdown remains in effect, most airports are advising travelers to arrive at least three hours before takeoff for domestic flights and four hours ahead of international flights.
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2026
Walking breaks us vast neighborhood travelers out of isolation and builds or renews connections.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
His uncle was the mayor of their village and his family’s home was always open to strangers and travelers in need of a meal.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Enjoy the Hill Country Scenery and Trails Both locals and travelers love to frequent the stunning blue waters at Jacob’s Well Natural Area and Blue Hole Regional Park, which offers 126 acres including shady trails and a crisp, clear swimming hole adorned with rope swings.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2026
Walking breaks us vast neighborhood travelers out of isolation and builds or renews connections.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
His uncle was the mayor of their village and his family’s home was always open to strangers and travelers in need of a meal.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Enjoy the Hill Country Scenery and Trails Both locals and travelers love to frequent the stunning blue waters at Jacob’s Well Natural Area and Blue Hole Regional Park, which offers 126 acres including shady trails and a crisp, clear swimming hole adorned with rope swings.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for traveler
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“Traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traveler. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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