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

More than anything, Kaimana Beach Hotel is an oceanside haven, a relaxing retreat, set a short distance away from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu’s hotel and resort corridor, where the main shopping and dining strip along Kalākaua Avenue attracts throngs of tourists. —Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

But now Albania lures millions of tourists a year, with a growing portion coming in search of a radiant smile, luscious lips or better breasts. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 31 Oct. 2024

The tour is free with admission, and tourists should meet on the second floor. —Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024

In fact, on a recent work trip to Canada, a fellow journalist in my group ran into some issues at the border trying to use a multiple-entry tourist visa for our stay. —Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 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