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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She checked the State Department website for travel warnings, uploaded her passport to United Airlines after plunking down thousands of dollars for flights and worked with a travel agent on the itinerary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Ashley says he spoke to his travel insurance company, his airline and travel agent and "they all passed the buck."
From BBC • Mar. 12, 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
Asia and Australia in particular depend on its hubs for passengers travelling to Europe and the US, said Slovenian travel agent Andrej Lenic.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 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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