travel agent
Americannoun
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a person who owns, operates, or works for a travel agency.
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a travel agency.
Etymology
Origin of travel agent
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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The travel agent from Internova Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel-services companies, secured a full refund from a hotel with a famously strict no-refund policy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
“I’m going to be honest: Clearing your cache and going incognito to ‘beat’ flight pricing is largely a myth,” said Katie Lynn Reynolds, a travel agent at Travelmation.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
No friend recommendations, travel agent, Reddit or Facebook queries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
It says travelers should also consider buying travel insurance from a trusted travel agent, but noted that many policies don’t cover acts of war.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
Call us on 01306 747000, see your travel agent or visit the world at www.kuoni.co.uk.
From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon
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