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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Why more companies are charging travelers Are more tourists breaking the law on vacation?
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Though Starlink may be off the table for many domestic fliers, at least in the short term, United has introduced new ways for travelers to distract themselves in recent weeks.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
Today, this amazing archipelago situated about 1,000 miles west of Portugal offers travelers adventure and escape from life on the mainland.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
On May 7, travelers were required to present a REAL ID or a U.S. passport to board a domestic flight or access certain federal facilities, according to information from the DMV.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Though Starlink may be off the table for many domestic fliers, at least in the short term, United has introduced new ways for travelers to distract themselves in recent weeks.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
Today, this amazing archipelago situated about 1,000 miles west of Portugal offers travelers adventure and escape from life on the mainland.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
On May 7, travelers were required to present a REAL ID or a U.S. passport to board a domestic flight or access certain federal facilities, according to information from the DMV.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 June 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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