snowbirds

noun

plural of snowbird
as in pilgrims

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  1. pilgrims
  2. visitors
  3. wayfarers
Noun
  • Buddhist monks, pilgrims, and scholars became some of the earliest cultural ambassadors between the two regions.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
  • In 2024, nearly 500,000 pilgrims completed the journey, with almost half choosing the Camino Francés.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of pilgrims
Noun
  • Many visitors walked by the hotel and would stop off at its bars and restaurants.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Most visitors use the cities of Waycross and Folkston as bases (lodging and dining) for exploring the swamp.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of visitors
Noun
  • In high school, my friends and I became subway wayfarers, traveling in search of great high-school games.
    — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
  • The thugs would insinuate themselves into the confidence of wayfarers and, when a favorable opportunity presented itself, strangle them by throwing a handkerchief or noose around their necks.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of wayfarers
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