day-tripper

noun

day-trip·​per ˈdā-ˌtri-pər How to pronounce day-tripper (audio)
: one who takes a trip that does not last overnight

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Those farmers still send many of their grapes to the Fredericksburg area to be turned into wine that is then tasted by and sold to locals, tourists and day-trippers. Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 Venice initiated a pilot program in April to charge day-trippers an entry fee with the intention of trying to reduce the influx on peak days, Fox News Digital reported. Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2024 Its proximity to San Francisco makes Etude perfect for day-trippers craving a quick wine country getaway. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 Come summer, a pop-up restaurant serves day-trippers and hikers. Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for day-tripper 

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of day-tripper was in 1851

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“Day-tripper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day-tripper. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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