tripper

noun

trip·​per ˈtri-pər How to pronounce tripper (audio)
1
chiefly British : one that takes a trip : tourist
2
: a tripping device (as for operating a railroad signal)

Examples of tripper in a Sentence

day trippers who come to spend a few hours on the island
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Sorry day trippers, guests must be staying at the hotel to use the pool. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The route had an average of 0.52 EV charging points per kilometer which isnt’ quite as impressive as the rest of the routes on the list but is more than enough to get road trippers from point A to point B. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn. Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, began limiting entry to day trippers during peak season in December last year. Chris Lau, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025 Road trippers can see the park’s three main lakes (Upper, Middle and Lower Waterton) while backcountry routes venture into higher ground, including a hike along the Continental Divide. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tripper

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tripper was in 1813

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“Tripper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tripper. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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tripper

noun
trip·​per ˈtrip-ər How to pronounce tripper (audio)
1
chiefly British : one that takes a trip : tourist
2
: a tripping device (as for operating a railroad signal)

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