travel agent

noun

: a person engaged in selling and arranging transportation, accommodations, tours, or trips for travelers

Examples of travel agent in a Sentence

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Fresh off his first season as a pro, a travel agent isn’t necessary for Liam McNeeley. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 Kasman said one of his duties was also to serve as the Gambino de facto travel agent. Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 When my advocacy team and I contacted Princess on your behalf, the company directed us to your travel agent. Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 8 June 2026 Here's how a premium travel credit card can act as your travel agent. Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for travel agent

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of travel agent was in 1885

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“Travel agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/travel%20agent. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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