TREKKER Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

trekker

noun

Definition of trekker

as in wanderer

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Recent Examples of trekker There’s something for everyone on this list, including a durable Patagonia pack for the back country skier, Merrell hiking boots for the avid trail-trekker, and a roomy hanging Eagle Creek toiletry kit for the traveler who practically lives out of their carry-on. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025

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Noun

This means Stein’s newfound wanderer could be coming or going, either on its way out of or heading into the heart of its galaxy.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
The casing is scaled to sit comfortably on everything from compact terriers to massive working breeds – a critical bit of design, given how easily a determined wanderer of any size can slip out of sight.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 July 2026

Definition of wanderer

Noun

More than 20 million Shia Muslim pilgrims gathered in the Iraqi city of Karbala this week for the annual commemoration of the 7th Century killing of a central figure of their faith.

— Greg Dixon, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
Pelagius is buried with his wife in a chapel carved into a cliff face, which today is an important site for Catholic pilgrims.

— Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of pilgrim

Noun

Despite the different sunglass trends that are out there—tiny sunglasses, cat-eyes, wayfarers—aviators continue to remain Aniston’s favorite.

— Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026
In high school, my friends and I became subway wayfarers, traveling in search of great high-school games.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026

Definition of wayfarer

Noun

Hanging from the ceiling is a model of the Wright brothers’ first production airplane — the aviation pioneers were from nearby Dayton and an inspiration for Armstrong.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Nobu was one of the pioneers in promoting the concept of family sharing at dinner, and the menu encourages guests to do so.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of pioneer

Noun

Tyler Kinley, Víctor Mederos, Danny Young, Dylan Lee and newcomer Brent Suter, respectively, combined to pitch the final six innings as the Braves ran their winning streak to eight straight and nine in a row at home.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
As share prices have soared, newcomers like Ke are pouring in.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

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