travel agent
Americannoun
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travel agents
plural
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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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Luckily, another great thing about working with a travel agent is that you can always make adjustments.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Tammy Wales, a travel agent from Ringgold, Ga., said she gambled on a mystery trip for research purposes: “I’m always looking for the best deals.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
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
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
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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