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 Once a family discovers a new destination, establishes new traditions and builds emotional connections elsewhere, winning that traveler back becomes much harder. — Rachel J.c. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026 In business class, travelers stay comfortable with pajamas on North America flights and amenity kits from the Japanese beauty brand THREE. — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 The People Behind Every Moment While its spirit is unmistakably French, Safrans du Monde brings together a truly international community of travelers. — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Right now, travelers are being told to transfer out to Rockville Centre and Long Beach. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for traveler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traveler
  1. tourist
  2. visitor
Noun
  • Part of the appeal of this hotel is its proximity to both tourist sites and in-the-know city and Chinatown restaurants—so do make use of the concierge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • For months, a debate has been brewing around the idea of charging foreign tourists entry to national museums, in a bid to help pay for museum operational costs.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of tourist
Noun
  • Fort Lauderlale’s popular south side beach area, where volleyball nets, grills and the annual Tortuga Music Festival usher in a steady mix of locals and visitors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The collection explores the disorienting pull of a space that makes its visitors lose their sense of self.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of visitor

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“Traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traveler. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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