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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Owned by artist Beate Casati, day trippers can also explore her gallery and boutique filled with paintings, clothing, jewelry, and home goods sourced from around the world. Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 This must’ve been a dream for someone whose personal style—if not his work—betrays the longing of a hippie born too late (in 1967), and in the wrong place to have been part of the vanguard of the first peace and love trippers. Sarah Mower, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025 Travel expert Mary Cropper at Black Tomato, who has been designing domestic trips for nine years, has recently been planning a lot of luxury road trips in New England (fall foliage season is a big draw for road-trippers) and in the Southwest. Stacey Lastoe, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025 The leadoff round-tripper was the 11th hit this season by Buxton, which ties Jacque Jones (2002) for the Twins’ club record. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 28 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 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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