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travelers

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈtɹævəɫɝz// trav·el·ers

n. people who are on a journey or who often go to different places. You use this word for anyone moving from one location to another, especially for long distances.

n. individuals who are engaged in a journey or who move from place to place, particularly over significant distances. This spelling is standard in American English, whereas British English uses a double 'l'.


SIMPLE

The airport is full of tired travelers today.

CONTEXTUAL

Experienced travelers always carry a portable charger and a physical map in case their phone battery dies.

COMPLEX

The historic inn has provided shelter to weary travelers for centuries, serving as a vital waypoint for those crossing the mountain pass before the onset of winter.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'traveler'. In American English, the single 'l' is standard; British English prefers 'travellers'.

Pitfall

The travelers is waitingThe travelers are waitingAs a plural noun, it requires a plural verb form.

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