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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I had never worked with a travel agent, but a few family members convinced me to give it a try.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 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
Anyone with flights booked via a travel agent should contact the agent directly to request a refund, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
Guests who booked flights via a travel agent should contact the travel agent directly to request a refund.
From BBC ● May 2, 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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