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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They had previously arranged their trips abroad through a travel agent, but having planned to return to the country for eight years, Dinesh decided to instead shop around online for a cheaper deal.
From BBC
Gloomy weather has helped drive up February half-term holiday bookings by 9% compared to last year, according to a group of travel agents.
From BBC
A travel agent and community theater actor, she and a few residents in the small city of Blaine, Mo., plan to put on a musical chronicling the town’s 150-year history.
From Los Angeles Times
A travel agent, who declined to be named for security concerns, told AFP that booking international flights has been "unstable".
From Barron's
In the new update, Alibaba leverages its comprehensive ecosystem of online shopping, food delivery, navigation, travel agent and payment, they note.
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