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

Brisbane, Australia Australia’s third-largest city checks the boxes for travelers seeking a destination with burgeoning cultural and culinary scenes. —Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024

But even with the biggest shopping weekend of the year behind us, there are still plenty of Amazon deals for travelers this December to close out 2024 and prepare for your 2025 adventures. —Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024

Finally, Japan Airlines has announced a baggage delivery service for travelers that will allow luggage to be dropped off at customers’ hotels for a fee. —Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024

Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston, also in Back Bay, is the second Four Seasons in the city and aims to cater to travelers who want a contemporary ambiance combined with luxury. —Shivani Vora, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024

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

Kids Definition

traveler

noun

trav·​el·​er

variants or traveller

ˈtrav-(ə-)lər 

: one that travels