tourism

noun

tour·​ism ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm 

1

: the practice of traveling for recreation

2

: the guidance or management of tourists

3

a

: the promotion or encouragement of touring

b

: the accommodation of tourists

Examples of tourism in a Sentence

The city developed the riverfront to encourage tourism.

She has a job in tourism.

Recent Examples on the Web

Of course, many tourism stakeholders and economic planners argue that the return of tourism is a key part of the recovery process, which sets up a combative and ironic environment. —Will McGough, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Limited land availability and a strong tourism sector further elevate housing costs. —Samuel Burke, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024

Las Vegas, the state’s economic engine, is still reeling from pandemic shutdowns and loss of tourism, and has an unemployment rate of 5.9 percent. —Peter Balonon-Rosen, Vox, 29 Oct. 2024

October is peak season for tourism in western North Carolina, Explore Asheville president & CEO Vic Isley told reporters ahead of Concert for Carolina. —Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 27 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

tourism

noun

tour·​ism ˈtu̇(ə)r-ˌiz-əm 

: the practice of traveling for pleasure or the business of encouraging and serving such traveling