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- [trav-uh-ler, trav-ler]
- /ˈtræv ə lər, ˈtræv lər/
- /ˈtræv.əl.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trav-uh-ler, trav-ler]
- /ˈtræv ə lər, ˈtræv lər/
Definitions of traveler word
- noun traveler a person or thing that travels. 1
- noun traveler a person who travels or has traveled in distant places or foreign lands. 1
- noun traveler traveling salesman. 1
- noun traveler part of a mechanism constructed to move in a fixed course. 1
- noun traveler Textiles. (in ring spinning) a small metal device that moves rapidly around the ring and guides the yarn onto the revolving bobbin. 1
- noun traveler Nautical. a metal ring or thimble fitted to move freely on a rope, spar, or rod. Also called horse. the rope, spar, or rod itself. 1
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Origin of traveler
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
First recorded in 1325-75, traveler is from the Middle English word travaillour. See travel, -er1
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Parts of speech for Traveler
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
traveler popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
traveler usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for traveler
noun traveler
- adventurer — An adventurer is a person who enjoys going to new, unusual, and exciting places.
- arrival — When a person or vehicle arrives at a place, you can refer to their arrival.
- autoist — motorist.
- bagman — a travelling salesman
- barnstormer — to conduct a campaign or speaking tour in rural areas by making brief stops in many small towns.
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