as in tourists
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 trippers
Across the country, new owners are reimagining these properties with a younger generation of road-trippers in mind, building on historic roots with quirky décor, upscale amenities, and, in many cases, a connection to nature and the outdoors.
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Melanie Haiken, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
Owned by artist Beate Casati, day trippers can also explore her gallery and boutique filled with paintings, clothing, jewelry, and home goods sourced from around the world.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
This must’ve been a dream for someone whose personal style—if not his work—betrays the longing of a hippie born too late (in 1967), and in the wrong place to have been part of the vanguard of the first peace and love trippers.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025
Travel expert Mary Cropper at Black Tomato, who has been designing domestic trips for nine years, has recently been planning a lot of luxury road trips in New England (fall foliage season is a big draw for road-trippers) and in the Southwest.
—Stacey Lastoe, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
Each fall, this year between October 4 and 12, road trippers can also join the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Along the way, road trippers wind their way along the Lake Superior shoreline, where waves crash against jagged cliffs and waterfalls tumble into the great lake.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Day trippers now pay a €10 entrance fee on summer weekends and during busy periods throughout the year.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The proof is in the size of the crowd of day trippers exiting the train with me.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Melanie Haiken, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
Owned by artist Beate Casati, day trippers can also explore her gallery and boutique filled with paintings, clothing, jewelry, and home goods sourced from around the world.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
This must’ve been a dream for someone whose personal style—if not his work—betrays the longing of a hippie born too late (in 1967), and in the wrong place to have been part of the vanguard of the first peace and love trippers.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025
Travel expert Mary Cropper at Black Tomato, who has been designing domestic trips for nine years, has recently been planning a lot of luxury road trips in New England (fall foliage season is a big draw for road-trippers) and in the Southwest.
—Stacey Lastoe, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
Each fall, this year between October 4 and 12, road trippers can also join the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Along the way, road trippers wind their way along the Lake Superior shoreline, where waves crash against jagged cliffs and waterfalls tumble into the great lake.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Day trippers now pay a €10 entrance fee on summer weekends and during busy periods throughout the year.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The proof is in the size of the crowd of day trippers exiting the train with me.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trippers
Noun
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To avoid the throngs of high-season tourists, consider visiting the Italian town from March to May or September to November, during its shoulder seasons.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Pantheon is one of Italy's most popular attractions, with millions of tourists estimated to visit the monument each year, according to the BBC.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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This is a chic and practical pick for travelers, thanks to the adjustable strap and large one-liter capacity.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Forecasters are urging travelers to check state road condition websites before setting out, as snow and ice are likely on high-elevation roads and mountain passes.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Trippers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trippers. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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