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

Affordable July 4 destinations July 4 may be a peak travel period, but travelers can still snag some solid deals for a beach vacation. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Weekend travelers also come in by road from Guadalajara. — Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

Because lithium batteries can't be checked, travelers have to remove the battery pack anytime a bag is gate-checked or checked at the counter. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

Auerbach points out that travelers often focus on packing the right oral care products while overlooking the role hydration plays in protecting their teeth and gums. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 23 June 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