touristy

adjective

tour·​isty ˈtu̇r-ə-stē How to pronounce touristy (audio)
1
: patronized by or appealing to tourists
touristy restaurants
2
: characteristic of or relating to tourists
touristy behavior

Examples of touristy in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of touristy was in 1906

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“Touristy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touristy. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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