as in traveller
a person who travels for pleasure
day trippers who come to spend a few hours on the island
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Recent Examples of tripper
Road trippers can see the park’s three main lakes (Upper, Middle and Lower Waterton) while backcountry routes venture into higher ground, including a hike along the Continental Divide.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
Keep in mind that Texas county courthouses are customarily open to the public during business hours, but are often locked on the weekends, when many road trippers tend to travel.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Nowhere is this more evident than Venice, which began charging day trippers a fee to enter the city, ranging from €5 (about $5.65) if booked in advance to €10 (about $11.30) for last-minute arrivals.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, began limiting entry to day trippers during peak season in December last year.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
Keep in mind that Texas county courthouses are customarily open to the public during business hours, but are often locked on the weekends, when many road trippers tend to travel.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Nowhere is this more evident than Venice, which began charging day trippers a fee to enter the city, ranging from €5 (about $5.65) if booked in advance to €10 (about $11.30) for last-minute arrivals.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, began limiting entry to day trippers during peak season in December last year.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tripper
Noun
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Porter thinks airport lounges can be part of what’s offered to travelers, and won’t go away.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Benefits for Charlotte with Middle Eastern nonstop The new route is expected to create opportunities for people in Charlotte, from leisure travelers to business professionals.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lisbon brings in millions of tourists yearly, with the streetcar as one of its most popular attractions.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The Gloria Funicular, which first opened in 1885, is a popular Lisbon landmark for tourists, and can carry up to 42 people at a time.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Tripper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tripper. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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