tourist

noun

tour·​ist ˈtu̇r-ist 

1

: one that makes a tour for pleasure or culture

2

: tourist class

tourist adjective or adverb

Synonyms of tourist

• traveler
• visitor

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The dirt eating was widespread, with males and females from different groups of monkeys partaking during multiple times of the year, and was generally associated with areas where there were more tourists. —Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026

Filming in the Stockholm archipelago kicked off May 20, 2025 and lasted for approximately 70 days, with a five-week pause in July due to a tourist influx. —Annika Pham, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026

Rewarding tourists for eco-conscious actions European nations are rewarding travelers who make eco-conscious decisions, such as arriving by train, electric car, or staying longer in a destination, with perks like free bike rentals and discounted entry fees for attractions. —Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026

Some tourists are still making the trip despite higher costs. —Kenny Choi, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tourist

• tourist attractions
• tourist card
• tourist class
• tourist court
• tourist season
• tourist trap

Rhymes for tourist

• jurist
• purest
• purist
• surest

Kids Definition

tourist

noun

tour·​ist ˈtu̇r-əst 

: a person who travels for pleasure

tourist adjective