traveler

noun

trav·​el·​er ˈtra-və-lər How to pronounce traveler (audio)
ˈtrav-lər
variants or traveller
Synonyms of travelernext
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

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Groups of travelers were everywhere that summer. The airport can handle large numbers of travelers.
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High above Cherry Creek in Castlewood Canyon State Park, a concrete arch bridge has carried travelers, and a piece of Colorado history, for more than 75 years. — Karen Leigh, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 Designed for a calm, contemporary aesthetic, this elegant home—the right size for a solo traveler—is within walking distance of the town’s most popular attractions, including Les Halles de Biarritz. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 July 2026 Quince’s Italian Leather Platform Sandal is the pair catching travelers’ attention right now—a sleek, wear-anywhere style that instantly makes even the simplest travel outfit feel more polished. — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 Building flexibility into an itinerary can improve the chances of flying if weather causes cancellations, so travelers planning a Cappadocia trip should leave more than one morning available for the balloon experience. — Ashley Lynch july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for traveler

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of traveler was in the 14th century

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“Traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traveler. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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traveler

noun
trav·​el·​er
variants or traveller
ˈtrav-(ə-)lər How to pronounce traveler (audio)
: one that travels

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