tripper

noun

trip·​per ˈtri-pər 

1

chiefly British : one that takes a trip : tourist

2

: a tripping device (as for operating a railroad signal)

Synonyms

• excursionist
• rubberneck
• rubbernecker
• sightseer
• tourist
• traveler
• traveller

Examples of tripper in a Sentence

day trippers who come to spend a few hours on the island

Recent Examples on the Web

For those hoping to avoid the worst traffic, AAA recommends road trippers leave on major holidays like Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. —Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024

Best Gifts for Road Trippers Behind-the-Seat Organization Systems Road trippers are known for their Tetris-like skills while packing the vehicle. —Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

Despite the poor results, Venice authorities have announced the day tripper tax will return in 2025, this time doubling to as much as €10 ($10.80) on some days. —Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 29 Oct. 2024

That might be enough for some tradesmen and day trippers, but what's the fun in stopping at the first piece in a modular product family that runs deep? —New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tripper

• day-tripper

Kids Definition

tripper

noun

trip·​per ˈtrip-ər 

1

chiefly British : one that takes a trip : tourist

2

: a tripping device (as for operating a railroad signal)