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 night.Naomi Rosenblum
touristically adverb

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In reaching their first World Cup (which expanded from 32 to 48 participating nations this year), Curaçao has been able to showcase its colorful culture, touristic offerings and sporting potential to a largely virgin audience. Alan Chazaro, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 From the most important Royal Navy base in the Caribbean to UNESCO World Heritage Site and modern working marina, its continuity is unmatched and, rarely for such a touristic gem, its authenticity too. Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 From the days of colonists and pirates to the more modern era (of, say, bankers and lawyers servicing offshore corporations), its touristic charms have gone largely unappreciated. John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026 Stopping to pose for pictures with traditional souvenirs, the pair were among a group of sumo wrestlers who visited most of London's touristic landmarks, including Buckingham Palace and Westminster with its iconic Big Ben. Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for touristic

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Jul. 2026.

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