touristic

adjective

tour·​is·​tic tu̇r-ˈi-stik How to pronounce touristic (audio)
: of or relating to a tour, tourism, or tourists
the touristic tradition of visiting Roman ruins by nightNaomi Rosenblum
touristically adverb

Examples of touristic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Location The Hotel Balzac benefits from its ideal location just off the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, narrowly avoiding the overly touristic foot traffic from which hotels directly on the busy avenue suffer. Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024 Growing prosperity in China has also benefited countries in the West and in Asia that have welcomed millions of Chinese buyers of luxury goods, touristic services, and higher education. Rana Mitter, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2020 While prices are very affordable, the country is rich in culture, history and touristic sites, with delicious Mediterranean cuisine, and even great wines. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 Certainly, East Brother is neither as recognizable nor iconic as Alcatraz or Angel islands, twin pillars of touristic curiosity closer to The City, but East Brother is a weekend getaway option for those seeking a slower pace, a contemplative experience, sans Wi-Fi, cable and Netflix. Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for touristic 

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Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of touristic was in 1848

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“Touristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touristic. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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