tripper

noun

trip·​per ˈtri-pər How to pronounce tripper (audio)
Synonyms of trippernext
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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The massive store won’t open for at least another year, however, giving Charlotte road trippers plenty of time to map out a future visit. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026 As Route 66 celebrates 100 years of open-road adventure, very few road-trippers are stomping on the brakes in front of the Aztec. Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026 Lewis’ seventh round tripper came in his first at-bat, with a two-run shot to left center field to also plate shortstop Kaelen Culpepper to post the visitors to a 2-0 lead in the top of the opening inning. Staff Report, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026 The night of round trippers started when Duran and Ceddanne hit back-to-back homers in the first inning, sending ropes to opposite sides of the field to put Boston in front 2-0. CBS News, 27 May 2026 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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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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