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 While the cost of a luxury cruise can vary depending on the cruise line, itinerary, and room style, the all-inclusive nature of luxury cruises can be enticing for travelers. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 Driving’s a bit more convenient for travelers who plan to move easily between downtown, the beaches, Annisquam, and other parts of Cape Ann. — Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026 Typically, travelers flock to Europe between June and August. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 July 2026 The area is typically crowded with tour groups and travelers. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for traveler
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  1. tourist
  2. visitor
Noun
  • Yellowstone sees the most deaths during the tourist months running from May through October, with July featuring nearly 25 percent of all recorded tragedies.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
  • Club homeowners are not merely annoyed by tourist bonanzas like the World Cup — Airbnb is FIFA’s official lodging partner — or the Ultra music festival, Spring Break and Formula 1 weekend.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of tourist
Noun
  • July 19 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening ceremony of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, when Atlanta welcomed athletes and visitors from around the world for one of the city’s defining moments.
    — Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • Athens, Mykonos and Santorini receive the majority of visitors, which doesn’t help with the overtourism Greece has been battling for years.
    — Natalie B. Compton, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Definition of visitor

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