traveler

noun

ˈtra-və-lər How to pronounce traveler (audio)
variants or traveller
Definition of travelernext
as in tourist
a person who travels for pleasure a company that offers guidebooks and maps for travelers

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Recent Examples of traveler The trend also reflects a broader diversification in Asian travel spending across Europe, as travelers spread their budgets across a wider range of destinations throughout the continent. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 The 236-foot AmaNubia will allow travelers to take in towering ancient wonders in comfort and style. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026 Many tour companies now go further and offer immersive experiences that allow travelers to have hands-on cooking experiences. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026 The author, a minimalist traveler, identifies five key areas where successful people diverge. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for traveler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traveler
  1. tourist
  2. visitor
Noun
  • Hallegua is the last local member of Paradesi Synagogue, which now relies on tourists and visitors to have a quorum for services.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Saturday morning calm at Catalina Island Health’s two-bed emergency room was broken just before noon, when two tourists with arm injuries burst in within minutes of one another.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tourist
Noun
  • Hallegua is the last local member of Paradesi Synagogue, which now relies on tourists and visitors to have a quorum for services.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Video footage captured the incident in the village of Arkhipo-Osipovka near Gelendzhik, where the beach was packed with visitors at the time of the strike.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of visitor

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“Traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traveler. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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