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 Thousands of travelers faced delays and cancellations after a major UK air traffic outage, with officials demanding answers within a week. — Sarah Young, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Although some flights have now resumed, many travellers continued to face cancellations and delays on Wednesday. — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 For travelers, that combination of wine, hiking, and public transit makes the region especially easy to explore. — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026 Stepping inside one with feet apart and hands raised overhead now is a familiar ritual for most travelers. — Rio Yamat, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for traveler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traveler
  1. tourist
  2. visitor
Noun
  • The land around Puerto de Tollos and El Miserat, frequently climbed by pros and tourists alike and included in the stage nine route, was burned to the ground by the wildfire.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • There was a fair amount of tourists on the observation deck, behind which sits Punta Tragara.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of tourist
Noun
  • The outlets reportedly viewed an internal email that had been sent to National Park Service staff in late December, revealing that staff members had been instructed to ask visitors to take any stickers off their card or it could be considered void.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • At Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, there are also concerts, exhibitions, and practices open to visitors.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of visitor

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“Traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traveler. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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