tripper

noun

trip·per ˈtri-pər

chiefly British : one that takes a trip : tourist

: a tripping device (as for operating a railroad signal)

Example Sentences

day trippers who come to spend a few hours on the island

Recent Examples on the Web Dodgers right-hander Phil Bickford, the latest of a record 455 different pitchers who've given up at least one round-tripper to Pujols over his 22 MLB seasons.

Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2022 Sonny DiChiara led off the ninth with a solo shot of his own -- his 17th round-tripper of the season -- but that’s all Auburn could muster before Tyler Guilfoil shut the door.

Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 21 May 2022 That’s also where all similarities to a typical day-tripper ended.

Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 May 2022 In the third inning, Bonita Vista (8-10-1) led 3-2 until first baseman Zyan Watson also hit a two-run homer, his first round-tripper this season.

Terry Monahan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2022 To make these a successful gift for a road tripper, get the Suction Cup accessory so that it can be mounted to a dashboard or windshield to capture that beautiful scenic drive.

Christina Liao, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021 The new system is aimed at restricting day-tripper tourism, much criticized for bringing little economic benefit to the city but pilling the pressure on local services and the environment.

Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 31 Aug. 2021 With a day-tripper entry fee aimed at encouraging visitors to stay overnight, could the housing scarcity be exacerbated?

Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 31 Aug. 2021 Peters, 25, went 0 for 1 Sunday as a pinch-hitter after homering in Saturday’s win, his seventh round-tripper in a 17-game span.

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