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.
Etymology
Origin of travel agent
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Guests who booked flights via a travel agent should contact the travel agent directly to request a refund.
From BBC • May 2, 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
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
Well, our travel agent had better be prepared to eat the extra, that’s all I have to say.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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