day-tripper

noun

day-trip·​per ˈdā-ˌtri-pər How to pronounce day-tripper (audio)
: one who takes a trip that does not last overnight

Examples of day-tripper in a Sentence

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Venice introduced a pilot program in 2024 to charge day-trippers a $5.17 (5 euros) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days, Fox News Digital reported. Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025 Courtesy of Water House Water House Location: Beitou, Taipei City Best for: Deal hunters and day-trippers Book now: Water House In northern Taipei, on the edge of Yangmingshan National Park, Beitou is one of Taiwan’s most popular hot spring towns. Clarissa Wei, AFAR Media, 3 Feb. 2025 Venice experimented with a temporary entrance fee for day-trippers last year and officials hailed the program a success for raising millions of euros. Amarachi Orie, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025 Previously, Nobu Barbuda’s clientele mostly included day-trippers from other isles, though the locale can expect a wave of new customers once the hotel opens its doors. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for day-tripper 

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of day-tripper was in 1851

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“Day-tripper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day-tripper. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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