traveler

noun

trav·​el·​er ˈtra-və-lər 

ˈtrav-lər

variants or traveller

1

: one that travels: such as

a

: one that goes on a trip or journey

b

: traveling salesman

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

Synonyms

• excursionist
• rubberneck
• rubbernecker
• sightseer
• tourist
• tripper [chiefly British]

Examples of traveler in a Sentence

Groups of travelers were everywhere that summer.

The airport can handle large numbers of travelers.

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s why group tours, like Soul of Korea, are popular especially for solo travelers. —Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025

The greatest impact of the layoffs for travelers is expected to be on flight schedules, not safety. —Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025

Once fully operational, the EES will collect travelers’ biometric data, such as facial images and fingerprints. —Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 13 Mar. 2025

Sudan An advisory against travel to Sudan warns that travelers face the risk of armed conflict and crime, including kidnapping, armed robbery, home invasions, and carjackings. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing traveler

• commercial traveler
• fellow traveler
• traveler's check
• traveler's diarrhea

Rhymes for traveler

• traveller

Kids Definition

traveler

noun

trav·​el·​er

variants or traveller

ˈtrav-(ə-)lər 

: one that travels