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
Examples of traveler in a Sentence
Groups of travelers were everywhere that summer.
The airport can handle large numbers of travelers.
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This is a chic and practical pick for travelers, thanks to the adjustable strap and large one-liter capacity.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
The lore of the position is passed between players like travelers telling tales at a campfire.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Knowing what weather to expect before hitting the road is essential for travelers, both for planning purposes and safety.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Experts and travel blogs often highlight Anguilla as a remote, exclusive escape free of shopping malls, cruise ships and high-rises where travelers can soak up crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and fresh seafood feasts.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
The lore of the position is passed between players like travelers telling tales at a campfire.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Knowing what weather to expect before hitting the road is essential for travelers, both for planning purposes and safety.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Experts and travel blogs often highlight Anguilla as a remote, exclusive escape free of shopping malls, cruise ships and high-rises where travelers can soak up crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and fresh seafood feasts.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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 29 Oct. 2025.
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