a habitual worldwide traveller, esp a tourist or businessperson
Derived forms
globetrotting (ˈglobeˌtrotting)
noun, adjective
globetrotter in American English
(ˈɡloubˌtrɑtər)
noun
a person who travels regularly or frequently to countries all over the world
Word origin
[1870–75; globe + trotter]This word is first recorded in the period 1870–75. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: billing, fifth wheel, immobilize, onshore, washout
Examples of 'globetrotter' in a sentence
globetrotter
Travellers and globetrotters alike are becoming increasingly spoilt by the unifying and informative potential of the web.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Quite apart from the celebrity lifestyle, he is the turf's most prolific globetrotter.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He's a bit of a globetrotter.
The Sun (2017)
Just listening to the life story of this super-intelligent globetrotter leaves you short of breath.
The Sun (2014)
A traditional suitcase speaks of a serious globetrotter who suffers no nonsense and is dismissive of frippery.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The hapless globetrotter flogged his house to buy a luxury camper van for the 20,000-mile road trip.