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

Sarah portrayed a Union soldier, or a time traveler who would uncover artifacts to marvel at. —Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024

The ground stops at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport were lifted at 1 p.m. local time leaving travelers to scramble to get new flights. —Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024

No other community members or airport travelers were injured, Reeson said. —Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024

For the value-seeking traveler, Bell recommends a visit during the off-season, from May to November. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 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