touristy
adjective
tour·isty
ˈtu̇r-ə-stē 
1
: patronized by or appealing to tourists
touristy restaurants
2
: characteristic of or relating to tourists
touristy behavior
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Restaurants in some touristy neighborhoods like Miami Beach might slap on a tip of their own for large parties or try and sneak an automatic tip past you, but in general, there weren’t too many deviations.
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Connie Ogle
updated May 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Ano Mera Escape the chaos of the island's more touristy areas in the traditional village of Ano Mera.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026
Given its close proximity to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Museum of the American Revolution, Penn’s Landing, and other major historical attractions, the hotel sees a touristy crowd.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The decidedly not touristy reason for their visit?
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
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Connie Ogle
updated May 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Ano Mera Escape the chaos of the island's more touristy areas in the traditional village of Ano Mera.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026
Given its close proximity to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Museum of the American Revolution, Penn’s Landing, and other major historical attractions, the hotel sees a touristy crowd.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The decidedly not touristy reason for their visit?
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for touristy
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“Touristy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touristy. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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