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traveler

/ˈtrævələr/
(UK: traveller)
trav · el · er
Plural:travelers
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traveler Lexical Profile

traveler Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A person who is making a journey or who travels often from place to place.

Example

"The weary traveler finally reached the mountain inn just before nightfall."

2

American A traveling salesperson who visits clients or retailers in different locations to take orders for goods.

Example

"Before online ordering, local shopkeepers relied on a regional traveler to supply their seasonal inventory."

3

American A sliding ring, block, or mechanical device moving along a track, spar, or overhead rail, used in sailing or stage rigging to adjust sails, curtains, or heavy loads.

Example

"The crew adjusted the mainsheet traveler to improve the sailboat's performance in the light breeze."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "traveler" in American English and "traveller" in British and Commonwealth English.

• Rhymes for traveler

• Nearby Words

traumatize
travel
travelator
traveler
travelogue
traversable
traversal

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Middle English travailer, from the verb travel, which shares a root with travail (meaning laborious work or torment), reflecting the arduous nature of historical journeys.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Traveler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/traveler
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