tourist

noun

tour·​ist ˈtu̇r-ist 

1

: one that makes a tour for pleasure or culture

2

: tourist class

tourist adjective or adverb

Synonyms of tourist

• traveler
• visitor

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

Winning a Tony Award can significantly extend a production's Broadway lifespan, though plenty of shows have survived — and even thrived — without nominations or wins thanks to strong word of mouth, tourist interest, or dedicated fan support. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026

Watches and jewelry are the leading categories for tax-free shopping in Europe, according to data released on Wednesday in Milan by Global Blue, a tourist shopping tax refund company. —Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 May 2026

Thailand tightens visa restrictions Fed up with unruly tourist behavior, Thailand is ending a 60-day visa-free entry program for travelers from dozens of countries, including the US. —Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 May 2026

The distance from the Reims/Epernay area means that most wine tourists don’t bother to come down here. —Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

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

Rhymes for tourist

• jurist
• purest
• purist
• surest

Kids Definition

tourist

noun

tour·​ist ˈtu̇r-əst 

: a person who travels for pleasure

tourist adjective