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travel agent

American  

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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“I’m going to be honest: Clearing your cache and going incognito to ‘beat’ flight pricing is largely a myth,” said Katie Lynn Reynolds, a travel agent at Travelmation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

The travel agent warned that entry "will take longer" under the new EU system, as passengers have their fingerprint and facial data taken while answering a series of questions.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

No friend recommendations, travel agent, Reddit or Facebook queries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

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

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