tourist

noun

tour·​ist ˈtu̇r-ist 

1

: one that makes a tour for pleasure or culture

2

: tourist class

tourist adjective or adverb

Synonyms

• excursionist
• rubberneck
• rubbernecker
• sightseer
• traveler
• traveller
• tripper [chiefly British]

Examples of tourist in a Sentence

The museums attract a lot of tourists.

In the summer the town is filled with tourists.

The tourists defeated the home side.

Recent Examples on the Web

Slater’s disappearance comes after a spate of tourists going missing in sweltering temperatures in Greece. —Jack Guy, CNN, 24 June 2024

Last summer, the NPS issued a wildlife warning and advisory for tourists after several incidents at Yellowstone National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2024

What’s noticeable in Ecuador right now is a lack of tourists. —Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2024

This type of presence will address the Fells Point issue within a month if not sooner and ensure a safe place for tourists. —Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tourist

• tourist attractions
• tourist card
• tourist class
• tourist court
• tourist season
• tourist trap

Kids Definition

tourist

noun

tour·​ist ˈtu̇r-əst 

: a person who travels for pleasure

tourist adjective