day-tripper

[ dey-trip-er ]

noun

1. a person who goes on a trip, especially an excursion, lasting all or part of a day but not overnight:

   The cruise boat operator said that the number of day-trippers exploded every fall.

Word History and Origins

Origin of day-tripper¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; day trip + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The true lover of the mountains flees the spot, for the day-tripper is a burden and desire fails.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• sightseer
• traveler
• visitor