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

In affected areas the NSW advises that if travel is necessary, travelers should keep an extra flashlight, food and water in their vehicle in case of emergency. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

In one simple set, travelers get five plug adapters: types A, C, E/F, G and I. —Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024

In a post-covid-world, where space is a premium, this should please the most discerning travelers. —Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024

To come up with the list, Berkshire Hathaway surveyed American travelers and looked at other ratings, including the Global Peace Index and GeoSure Global scores of the major cities in each country. —Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 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