tramper

noun

Definition of trampernext
as in walker
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure though inaccessible to most vehicles, the boggy backcountry is popular with intrepid trampers

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  1. walker
  2. wanderer
  3. hiker
  4. pedestrian
Noun
  • The walks have been held for decades in the Chicago area, but in the last two years, Deb Havighorst, of Homewood, has come on strong with the group, bringing 25 walkers to Mokena to support her and the cause.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Longer hikes often require a minimum of six walkers due to the possibility of encountering aforementioned bears.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of walker
Noun
  • My eight women are divided into wanderers, rebels, explorers, and mentors.
    — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The constant wanderer’s favorite place to jet off to is Italy, especially Rome, which inspired the name of her 4-year-old daughter.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of wanderer
Noun
  • Following medical evaluations, two hikers showed signs of hypothermia and were taken to a hospital.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Shenandoah National Park is a hiker’s delight with hundreds of miles of trails and countless opportunities to commune with nature.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hiker
Noun
  • The incident marked the city’s 15th pedestrian death and 29th overall traffic fatality of 2026.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Before permanently transforming parts of Times Square into pedestrian plazas, New York tested the idea relatively cheaply.
    — Jen Fuller, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of pedestrian
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“Tramper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tramper. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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