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travel agent

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noun

  1. a person who owns, operates, or works for a travel agency.

  2. a travel agency.

Etymology

Origin of travel agent

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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The Jansaris have enjoyed travelling over the years and had previously booked their trips abroad through a travel agent.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

Roughly an additional $800 credit on top of the $200 my travel agent scored — or about $1,000 in total credit.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

A travel agent and community theater actor, she and a few residents in the small city of Blaine, Mo., plan to put on a musical chronicling the town’s 150-year history.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

He'd made this happen, with the help of a travel agent named Betsy.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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