traveler

noun

trav·​el·​er ˈtra-və-lər How to pronounce traveler (audio)
ˈtrav-lər
variants or traveller
1
: one that travels: such as
a
: one that goes on a trip or journey
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

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 left airlines with less experienced staff, and sometimes a shortage of workers — issues that have led to delays for travelers and potential safety challenges, according to some industry leaders. Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024 Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler. Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024 According to the traveler, there are strict strict hygiene rules for nudists—and our expert warns of at least one health risk to being naked on vacation A Redditor who went on an all-nude cruise shared details from the trip — specifically concerning how stringent the rules are around hygiene. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024 Maybe the unexpected smattering of business travelers and a young family booked based on pictures and price via a conventional accommodation platform. Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2024 Over that time, he’s developed a particular reputation for catering to LGBTQ+ travelers. The Editors, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024 But a boom of notable hotel openings in the last couple of years has sharpened travelers’ attention toward the Eternal City, with Six Senses Rome, The Rome Edition, and Bulgari Hotel Roma as leading examples. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024 That’s certainly true of this 1932 creep-fest, about a group of travelers stranded overnight at a foreboding Welsh manor that has more than one secret stashed away in its many upper rooms. Katie Rife, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2024 What new features can travelers find at the Madison airport? Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of traveler was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traveler. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

traveler

noun
trav·​el·​er
variants or traveller
: one that travels

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