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: one that makes a tour for pleasure or culture
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tourist
adjective or adverb
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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.
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With the Japanese yen at its weakest point against the dollar in decades and international enthusiasm for Japanese culture at an all-time high, the number of inbound tourists to the country continues to smash records.
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024
In the quarter, Richemont’s European sales increased by 4 percent at actual rates, and 5 percent at constant ones, driven by resilient local demand and stronger tourist purchases, according to the company.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 16 July 2024
Earlier this year, Amsterdam banned nearly all new hotels from being built in the city and restricted the number of tourists who can stay overnight each year, and Greece tested a pilot program last summer limiting daily visitors to the famous Acropolis to 20,000 people.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024
The Phoenix area has long been a magnet for tourists drawn by its warm climate, stunning desert landscapes and diverse recreational opportunities.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024
In the quarter, Richemont’s European sales increased by 4 percent at actual rates, and 5 percent at constant ones, driven by resilient local demand and stronger tourist purchases, according to the company.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 16 July 2024
Earlier this year, Amsterdam banned nearly all new hotels from being built in the city and restricted the number of tourists who can stay overnight each year, and Greece tested a pilot program last summer limiting daily visitors to the famous Acropolis to 20,000 people.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024
The Phoenix area has long been a magnet for tourists drawn by its warm climate, stunning desert landscapes and diverse recreational opportunities.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024
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“Tourist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tourist. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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