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
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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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In affected areas the NSW advises that if travel is necessary, travelers should keep an extra flashlight, food and water in their vehicle in case of emergency.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
In one simple set, travelers get five plug adapters: types A, C, E/F, G and I.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024
In a post-covid-world, where space is a premium, this should please the most discerning travelers.
—Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
To come up with the list, Berkshire Hathaway surveyed American travelers and looked at other ratings, including the Global Peace Index and GeoSure Global scores of the major cities in each country.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
In one simple set, travelers get five plug adapters: types A, C, E/F, G and I.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024
In a post-covid-world, where space is a premium, this should please the most discerning travelers.
—Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
To come up with the list, Berkshire Hathaway surveyed American travelers and looked at other ratings, including the Global Peace Index and GeoSure Global scores of the major cities in each country.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traveler. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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