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

Tourism accounts for roughly 7% of local GDP, and traffic restrictions and evacuations caused by the wildfires continue to affect tourism activity. — CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

In an op-ed for LBC, Khan said free admission transformed museum access, with visits rising significantly after charges were removed, while also boosting tourism and making museums vital public spaces. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

In some areas, vast sandbanks have emerged, cargo shipping has been disrupted, tourism has suffered, and even electricity generation has been affected as river levels continue to fall. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

The portfolio includes $585 million in commitments from FFO and about $458 million in local investment, covering sectors such as renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, tourism, healthcare, medical technology , and food industries. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for tourism

• ism
• prism
• schism
• abolitionism
• aldosteronism
• americanism
• anticommunism
• antisemitism
• antiterrorism
• bioterrorism
• colloquialism
• colonialism

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