backpacker

Definition of backpackernext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of backpacker Isle Royale is a backpacker’s getaway first and foremost, with a sprinkling of campsites along its waterfront stretches and the 40-mile Greenstone Ridge Trail traversing its spine. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026 The adventure-sports capital of New Zealand started out as a backpacker’s destination—then many of those backpackers grew up, made some money, and came back wanting to play at a higher level. Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 It's also filled with lots of hostels, backpacker retreats, and two- to three-star hotels. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 The solo travel market has transformed from a niche backpacker trend into a massive global industry, projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030, according to Solo Traveler. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The backpacker's body fails him, but not before the slug transforms his mind. Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026 Now, in the hot and humid Laotian early summer, their team trekked four kilometers through dense jungle in search of the missing men, in an area about 55 kilometers (35 miles) east of the lush, scenic backpacker hotspot of Vang Vieng. Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 Earlier this year, a 19-year-old backpacker from Canada was found dead on a beach on the Australian island of K'gari, surrounded by a pack of dingoes. Adam England, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 Martha noticed the Dutch backpacker, of course. Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpacker
Noun
  • Unlike present-day climber Jim Morrison, Mallory didn’t also want to ski down it.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • American climber Kevin Vermaerke went clear with 25km remaining, gaining a lead of almost 90 seconds solo, but was reeled in before reaching the final climb.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • At that time, it was called Hostellerie des Sherpas and functioned as a lodge for Everest mountaineers.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Not really), elite ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson, died in 2022.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Desert hikers may struggle with extreme heat and dehydration.
    Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In June, a black bear followed and then attacked and scratched a hiker in Golden, Colorado.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Backpacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpacker. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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