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

Examples of day-tripper in a Sentence

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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 When the entrance fee was in effect, day-trippers were required to register online and pay using a QR code. Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2024 How, if at all, the upheaval in the Adams administration could potentially impact tourism and the amount of day-trippers visiting New York City remains to be seen. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 26 Sep. 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 Nov. 2024.

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