globetrot

[ glohb-trot ]

/ ˈgloʊbˌtrɒt /

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verb (used without object), globe·trot·ted, globe·trot·ting.

to travel throughout the world, especially regularly or frequently.

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Origin of globetrot

First recorded in 1880–85; back formation from globetrotter

How to use globetrot in a sentence

The Daily Beast is calling on all its globetrotting readers to send the coolest photos from their recent travels.
Daily Beast Readers, Send Us Your Vacation Photos!||February 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
They had loved the outdoors and had been globetrotting for years.
Iran Hikers' Two-Year Ordeal|Ramin Setoodeh|September 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The khaki-sporting, globetrotting old man has an iconic white beard and a refined booze palate.
The Hemingway Lesson|Marty Beckerman|July 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Just not one of their favorite perks—globetrotting to far-flung locations at the expense of taxpayers and special interests.
Exclusive: Congressional Travel Spikes, Despite Vows of Austerity|Laura Colarusso|June 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Further globetrotting was required during the last few weeks during the filming of the Sex and the City sequel.
Sarah Jessica Parker on Surrogacy and Cursing|Kevin Sessums|December 16, 2009|DAILY BEAST

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