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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The same applies to travelers with mobility concerns.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
For light sleepers or travelers seeking a more tranquil setting, this property may not be the best fit.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Residents and travelers are urged to monitor official updates from the NPS for instructions and park reopening information.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
My beef is with our mayor and my alderman who refuse to acknowledge how disruptive this event is for residents, workers, small business owners, visitors and travelers.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
For light sleepers or travelers seeking a more tranquil setting, this property may not be the best fit.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Residents and travelers are urged to monitor official updates from the NPS for instructions and park reopening information.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
My beef is with our mayor and my alderman who refuse to acknowledge how disruptive this event is for residents, workers, small business owners, visitors and travelers.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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