traveler
noun
trav·el·er
ˈtra-və-lər 
ˈtrav-lər
variants
or traveller
1
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
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
Record numbers of drivers and air travelers are expected to take off during the holiday week, according to AAA.
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
However, there are a few destinations that have a reputation for being both safe and affordable to solo travelers.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024
The itinerary can also be customized to each traveler, naturally.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
The air travelers expected for 2024 is an increase from last year, but only by about 170 seats.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 July 2024
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
However, there are a few destinations that have a reputation for being both safe and affordable to solo travelers.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024
The itinerary can also be customized to each traveler, naturally.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
The air travelers expected for 2024 is an increase from last year, but only by about 170 seats.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for traveler
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“Traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traveler. Accessed 14 Jul. 2024.
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