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.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of travel agent
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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A quarter century later, Amundson, now a 39-year-old travel agent and former kindergarten teacher, received a call from her 13-year-old neighbor.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Should you need to return home early, don’t expect reimbursements from your travel agent or the hotels or tours you paid for.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Australian travel agent Karis Heemskerk is among the fans of spending more time on one plane to get to their destination faster.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
The travel agent profession is growing, with industry revenue projected to reach $134.4 billion this year, up 17% from 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
My mother, who works for a travel agent in town, clicks off the radio and pours herself a second cup of coffee.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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