traveled

adjective

trav·​eled ˈtra-vəld How to pronounce traveled (audio)
variants or travelled
1
: experienced in travel
a widely traveled journalist
2
: used by travelers
a well-traveled road

Examples of traveled in a Sentence

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For a less traveled and more secluded Dominican Republic holiday, consider a stay at the Ocean Club, one of Marriott’s Luxury Collection properties. Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 Aquarius January 20 – February 18 The path less traveled is calling to you. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2024 Completely devoid of signage, the 1.3-mile trail is a joy for those who prefer less traveled trails with a few baked-in challenges. Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2022 In the meantime, in the state’s largest cities, located along its most traveled highways and facing some of the worst air quality issues, there can still be a disconnect. Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for traveled

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of traveled was in the 15th century

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“Traveled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traveled. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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traveled

adjective
trav·​eled
variants or travelled
ˈtrav-əld
1
: having traveled widely : experienced in travel
a well-traveled reporter
2
: used by travelers
a heavily-traveled road

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