travel agent

American  

noun

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

2. a travel agency.

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Etymology

Origin of travel agent

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Jennifer Bradnam, a travel agent based in Newmarket with 30 years' experience, said she had not seen a spike in UK staycations herself, but stressed that did not mean it was not happening.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

With a bot as my travel agent, I traveled to the little-known, but quaint English town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

My trusty travel agent stepped in and tried to get me a credit for what I’d overpaid, but she said the cruise line wouldn’t budge beyond about $200 — far below what I expected.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

But a travel agent told the the BBC that the tickets are not yet available for businessmen or tourists.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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