agritourism

noun

ag·​ri·​tour·​ism ˌa-gri-ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce agritourism (audio)
: the practice of touring agricultural areas to see farms and often to participate in farm activities

Examples of agritourism in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

agri- + tourism

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of agritourism was in 1978

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Cite this Entry

“Agritourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agritourism. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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