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trampers

noun

plural of tramper
as in walkers
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. walkers
  2. hikers
  3. wanderers
  4. pedestrians
Noun
  • Two engaged couples posed for wedding photos in between joggers, dog walkers and sightseers who clamored around Osprey Street to enjoy the day’s majestic sunset.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • James Lake, an MDOT media relations specialist for the northern Lower Peninsula, said the state's turnout estimates are based on the number of certificates handed out to walkers who complete the crossing.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of walkers
Noun
  • Targeted toward day hikers rather than long-haul backpackers, the Euro Hiker debuted as a lightweight leather hiking shoe with sneaker-like comfort thanks to its EVA midsole.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Desert hikers may struggle with extreme heat and dehydration.
    — Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of hikers
Noun
  • Connecting with this odd population of wanderers is one of the surprise pleasures of our annual Bishop trip.
    — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
  • My eight women are divided into wanderers, rebels, explorers, and mentors.
    — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of wanderers
Noun
  • Users must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on a sidewalk and give an audible signal before passing a pedestrian.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Of those, 25 deaths were of pedestrians, which is down from 30 pedestrian deaths at this time last year.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of pedestrians
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