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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Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Invariably, a traveler’s to-do list in Tokyo ends up being as long as the city is vast.
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Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Swiftly Tech Long-sleeve Shirt 2.0 Hip Length $78 $54 at Lululemon
Lululemon’s Swiftly Tech collection is ideal for active travelers like me who can’t get through a day of sightseeing without sweating.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Invariably, a traveler’s to-do list in Tokyo ends up being as long as the city is vast.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 May 2025
Getty Images Cancún, Mexico, ranked as the top destination for U.S. travelers.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 24 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.
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