traveler

noun

trav·​el·​er ˈtra-və-lər How to pronounce traveler (audio)
ˈtrav-lər
variants or traveller
1
: one that travels: such as
a
: one that goes on a trip or journey
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

Examples of traveler in a Sentence

Groups of travelers were everywhere that summer. The airport can handle large numbers of travelers.
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Therme Dubai - Islands in the Sky is one of a string of major architecture projects opening in the city in the coming years that will be of interest to travelers. Karla Cripps, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025 Interest from travelers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey has increased more than 14 times, and interest from people in Kansas and Missouri is up 8.5 times since the division championship games in the last week of January, the travel site said. Contessa Brewer,jessica Golden, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025 His book serves as a guide for travelers to make their trips more convenient. Abc News, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2025 Solo travelers can also meet people by joining group tours, attending local events, or striking up conversations with fellow travelers. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for traveler 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 11 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

traveler

noun
trav·​el·​er
variants or traveller
: one that travels

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