travel agent

noun

1. a person who owns, operates, or works for a travel agency.
2. a travel agency.

Word History and Origins

Origin of travel agent¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

A 13-year-old online travel agent in India has managed to clock its highest-ever profitability in a pandemic year.

From Quartz

Similarly, as hotels and flights fill up with eager travelers, travel agents can make sure travel happens for their clients.

From Washington Post

More than 200 companies, ranging from travel agents to tour operators, have committed to publishing a climate action plan within 12 months of joining.

From Washington Post

Plenty of qualified and experienced travel agents were out there.

From Washington Post

Reggie is the best travel agent we could ask for in the frightening and freakish pandemic era.

From Washington Post

“I guess it was their first incident where they lose a plane,” said Dobersberger, the travel agent.

From The Daily Beast

They introduced me to a Hebrew speaking travel agent they'd been working with for years who had a family in Israel.

From The Daily Beast

“I think these reports are too much,” travel agent Kornkawin Jirachaiyakan told The Daily Beast.

From The Daily Beast

The very idea of a travel agent is inconceivably weird today!

From Project Gutenberg

Check with your hotel desk or any travel agent for reservations.

From Project Gutenberg