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

Unsurprisingly, this attitude is most embraced by Gen Z travelers with only 20% of Baby Boomers saying that style fits their plans. —Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

The technology resembles facial recognition systems used at airports, but unlike airport screenings, where travelers are typically notified and can sometimes opt out, Martinez said he was given no choice. —Garance Burke, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026

Automet 2-piece Sweatshirt Lounge Set At $20, this Automet matching set feels like a rare Amazon win—especially for petite travelers who are usually cautious about ordering sets online. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026

There are also strict quarantine standards for animals coming into Australia that travelers should consider. —Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 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