traveler
gb/tɹˈævəlɚ/ us/tɹˈævəlɚ/
A2
English
~ 4800
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
someone who is traveling
A person who goes from one place to another, often over a long distance.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a traveler
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'traveler' with 'tourist'; not all travelers are tourists, as some travel for work or other purposes.
Synonyms
tourist (Refers specifically to a traveler visiting places for leisure, often for a short time.)
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voyager (More literary or formal; often suggests long or adventurous travel.)
Antonyms
local (A person who lives in a place rather than visiting it.)
Collocations
frequent traveler
|solo traveler
|fellow traveler
|international traveler
|business traveler
Themes
travel
|daily life
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The airport was full of tired travelers waiting for their flights.
- As a frequent traveler, she knows how to pack efficiently.
- Travelers should check visa requirements before booking their trips.
- The hotel offers discounts for business travelers.
- We met several fellow travelers during our train journey.
Learner examples
- The traveler took a bus to the city.
- Many travelers visit Paris every year.
- I spoke to a traveler from Canada.
- The travelers are waiting at the station.
Grammar
Dictionary form
traveler
IPA
GB/tɹˈævəlɚ/
US/tɹˈævəlɚ/
Syllables & stress
trav - el - er (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (trav)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: traveler
- Plural: travelers
Word family
Expressions
fellow traveler
1/fˈɛloʊ tɹˈævəlɚ/
fixed phrase
another person traveling with you
Another person who is traveling at the same time or in the same group as you.
Examples
- We chatted with our fellow travelers on the tour bus.
- She warned her fellow travelers about pickpockets.
frequent traveler
1/fɹˈikwənt tɹˈævəlɚ/
fixed phrase
person who travels often
Someone who travels many times in a year, usually for work or leisure.
Examples
- As a frequent traveler, he knows all the best airports for layovers.
- Frequent travelers often join airline loyalty programs.
solo traveler
1/sˈoʊloʊ tɹˈævəlɚ/
fixed phrase
person traveling alone
A person who travels without friends, family, or companions.
Examples
- Being a solo traveler can be both exciting and challenging.
- The guidebook has tips for solo travelers.