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

Recent Examples on the Web The Flower Fields have become a prime example of agritourism. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024 The bill’s language includes breweries, wineries and food stands under the umbrella of agritourism. Jack Prator, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2024 The 53-acre agritourism project is filled with 70 species of tropical fruit trees, herbs and spices. Anna Haines, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 The workshop will have presentations by specialists, plus a panel discussion with farmers and agritourism proponents. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2022 See all Example Sentences for agritourism 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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