traveler

noun

trav·​el·​er ˈtra-və-lər How to pronounce traveler (audio)
ˈtrav-lər
variants or traveller
1
: one that travels: such as
a
: one that goes on a trip or journey
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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The deal offers travelers up to 50% off winter, spring and summer getaways across its all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Canada. Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Driving the news: Roughly 80 million Americans are expected to travel over the holiday weekend this year, according to AAA projections, with some 350,000 travelers flying in and out of the Portland International Airport. Kale Williams, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024 However, CheapOair explained that online travel agencies offer Travel Tuesday deals to attract travelers since demand falls after Thanksgiving as travel peaks. Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024 More than 100 travelers were forced to evacuate a Southwest flight after a passenger’s cell phone battery burst into flames before takeoff. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for traveler 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of traveler was in the 14th century

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“Traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traveler. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

traveler

noun
trav·​el·​er
variants or traveller
: one that travels

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