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

International travelers, for the most part, have likely never heard its name. — Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

The travelers are the ones victimized, and this comes at a significant cost in terms of public safety. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

This Epicka model is a hit on Amazon with travelers who appreciate being able to charge up to six devices (including full-size laptops) at once. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

An hour’s drive from Furuhem, in the Halland province where farm stays lure Nordic travelers on weekends, is Astad Vingard, a third-generation former dairy farm turned small-scale winery and spa run by siblings Linda, Daniel, and Mattias Carlsson. — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 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