ecotourism

noun

eco·​tour·​ism ˌē-kō-ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce ecotourism (audio)
ˌe-kō-
: the practice of touring natural habitats in a manner meant to minimize ecological impact
ecotourist noun

Examples of ecotourism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Wales is a particular highlight for visitors, offering unparalleled stargazing and late-night hikes in search of nightjars, while Scotland also offers an unforgettable ecotourism destination in the form of Cairngorms National Park. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 The ecotourism company is the first 100 percent Inuit owned and operated business of its kind in Nunavik, and brings travelers to the uninhabited Gyrfalcon Islands. Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 2025 For those looking to explore ecotourism in the region, the Cayuga Collection (which got its start in Costa Rica) now has sustainable luxury properties in Guatemala, Panama and Nicaragua. Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 Online, the stories circulate—of a young woman who loved cycling and ecotourism, of children found under rubble. Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for ecotourism

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ecotourism was in 1980

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on ecotourism

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!