tripper

[ trip-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that trips.
2. Machinery.
   1. a tripping tripping trip mechanism; a trip.
   2. an apparatus causing a signal or other operating device to be tripped trip or actuated.
3. British Informal. a person who goes on a pleasure trip or excursion; excursionist.
4. Slang. a person who is under the influence of a hallucinogenic drug, especially LSD.

tripper

/ ˈtrɪpə /

noun

1. a person who goes on a trip
2. a tourist; excursionist
3. another word for trip
4. 1. any device that generates a signal causing a trip to operate
   2. the signal so generated

Word History and Origins

Origin of tripper¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; trip ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

In April, Venice launched a trial where day trippers were charged a €5 tax to visit the city on peak days, in a bid to combat the effects of over-tourism.

From BBC

The storms of 2023 wrought havoc on the pier again; the fishermen and day trippers who love it hope that the pledge of a summer reopening will be fulfilled.

From Los Angeles Times

Venice has just introduced a trial €5 fee for day trippers at the most popular times and many other famous historical attractions are raising their charges to tourists.

From BBC

Day tripper Eric Adams, a hobbyist landscape photographer and resident of Monterey County, unexpectedly found himself having to sleep in his car.

From Los Angeles Times

Day trippers pay 5 euros and get a QR code that will then be checked at spot controls at seven access points around the city, including at the main train station.

From Washington Times