traveler

noun

ˈtra-və-lər How to pronounce traveler (audio)
variants or traveller
Definition of travelernext
as in tourist
a person who travels for pleasure a company that offers guidebooks and maps for travelers

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Recent Examples of traveler Advanced laser treatments have become one of the fastest-growing segments of the global beauty tourism market as travelers increasingly seek specialized aesthetic care abroad. — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 Another measles case has been confirmed in Los Angeles County, in a traveler who arrived at the international terminal at Los Angeles International Airport in early July, health authorities said. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Similarly, the business class prices can and often do vary massively within just a handful of hours, further complicating matters for travelers who are just looking for a simplified, easy booking experience. — William Jones, USA Today, 8 July 2026 The summer is still young, but travelers have already dealt with the seasonal one-two-three punch of extreme weather, schedule disruptions and stressful flights. — Natalie B. Compton, Washington Post, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for traveler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traveler
  1. tourist
  2. visitor
Noun
  • The Pierside in Santa Monica has been exceptionally busy during the World Cup, with many tourists opting to stay near the beach despite the longer trek to SoFi Stadium where the games are held.
    — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • But Loftis is determined to build a better future for his teenage son and turn the island into a tourist destination.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Definition of tourist
Noun
  • Immigration raids and wildfires dissuaded tourists from visiting, and even Canadian tourists who typically make up the largest number of foreign visitors to California dropped 21%.
    — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The tour started Tuesday in the western Pennsylvania town of Greensburg — once the hub of a thriving coal industry that now lures visitors from nearby Pittsburgh for highland recreation and a historic downtown.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of visitor

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