Word
traveler
Phoneticstrav·el·er, stress on the first syllable
/ˈtɹævəɫɝ/
UK spelling · traveller
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who is going from one place to another, especially on a long trip. You use this for someone who visits different countries or cities for fun or work.
n. a person who is making a journey or who travels often. Refers to anyone engaged in transit, regardless of the distance or the mode of transportation used.
Examples
“The tired traveler finally reached the hotel at midnight.”
“Every summer, thousands of travelers visit the national park to see the famous waterfalls and hiking trails.”
“Modern digital tools have fundamentally changed the experience for the solo traveler, allowing for real-time navigation and instant translation in regions that were once considered inaccessible.”
Examples
simple
“The tired traveler finally reached the hotel at midnight.”
contextual
“Every summer, thousands of travelers visit the national park to see the famous waterfalls and hiking trails.”
complex
“Modern digital tools have fundamentally changed the experience for the solo traveler, allowing for real-time navigation and instant translation in regions that were once considered inaccessible.”
Usage
Commonly modified by adjectives like 'frequent', 'weary', or 'seasoned'.
Pitfall
The traveler arrived to London.
The traveler arrived in London.
Learners often use 'to' with 'arrive', but 'in' is required for cities and countries.
Etymology
From travel + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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