traveler

noun

trav·​el·​er ˈtra-və-lər 

ˈtrav-lər

variants or traveller

1

: one that travels: such as

a

: one that goes on a trip or journey

b

: traveling salesman

2

a

: an iron ring sliding along a rope, bar, or rod of a ship

b

: a rod on the deck on which such a ring slides

3

: any of various devices for handling something that is being transported laterally

Synonyms

• excursionist
• rubberneck
• rubbernecker
• sightseer
• tourist
• tripper [chiefly British]

Examples of traveler in a Sentence

Groups of travelers were everywhere that summer.

The airport can handle large numbers of travelers.

Recent Examples on the Web

Commercial planes are cramped, with hundreds of travelers all sharing the same recycled air for several hours. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024

The grab-and-go concept began with the idea of travelers that are on the run. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2024

In addition to historical explorations, exciting innovation can be felt throughout the cities in Sweden, offering experiences for every traveler. —Breana Scheckwitz, Fox News, 6 June 2024

National parks lure millions of travelers each year with their otherworldly rock formations, abundant wildlife and thought-provoking archaeological sites. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing traveler

• commercial traveler
• fellow traveler
• traveler's check
• traveler's diarrhea

Kids Definition

traveler

noun

trav·​el·​er

variants or traveller

ˈtrav-(ə-)lər 

: one that travels