ecotourism

noun

eco·​tour·​ism ˌē-kō-ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm 

ˌe-kō-

: the practice of touring natural habitats in a manner meant to minimize ecological impact

ecotour

ˈē-kō-ˌtu̇r  ˈe-kō- 

noun

ecotourist

ˌē-kō-ˈtu̇r-ist 

ˌe-kō-

noun

Examples of ecotourism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

While the northern reaches of Alabama are equipped with vast forests and whitewater rapids, those in search of a truly idyllic ecotourism destination can make their way to the Gulf Coast. —Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

The water is tempting, but Tobago has striven to expand its identity to include ecotourism and off-ocean activities. —Tara Donaldson, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2024

Each organization offers guests a chance for a ride-along to learn more about their conservation work as part of the ecotourism experience. —Will McGough, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ecotourism

• activism
• ageism
• albinism
• altruism
• aneurism
• animism
• aphorism
• atomism
• barbarism
• bolshevism
• botulism
• brahmanism