tripper

noun

trip·​per ˈtri-pər 

1

chiefly British : one that takes a trip : tourist

2

: a tripping device (as for operating a railroad signal)

Synonyms

• excursionist
• rubberneck
• rubbernecker
• sightseer
• tourist
• traveler
• traveller

Examples of tripper in a Sentence

day trippers who come to spend a few hours on the island

Recent Examples on the Web

Visitors also can get some barbecue, as the road trippers do in the movie. —Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 2024

Roaring Fork Motor Trail, Gatlinburg, Tennessee Between the beautiful scenery of the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its own dark history, the Roaring Fork Motor Trail is a spooky destination for road trippers seeking ghostly encounters. —Paula Conway, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024

Then came other scenic ideas like the Grand Canyon that any self-respecting road tripper should at least consider. —Tomris Laffly, TIME, 13 Sep. 2024

Owned by artist Beate Casati, day trippers can also explore her gallery and boutique filled with paintings, clothing, jewelry, and home goods sourced from around the world. —Brennan Long, Southern Living, 26 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tripper

• day-tripper

Kids Definition

tripper

noun

trip·​per ˈtrip-ər 

1

chiefly British : one that takes a trip : tourist

2

: a tripping device (as for operating a railroad signal)