Thesaurus results for EXCURSIONIST

excursionist

noun

ik-ˈskər-zh(ə-)nist

Definition of excursionist

as in tourist

a person who travels for pleasure a list of things to do for weekend excursionists in the city

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Recent Examples of excursionist Fully 1000 excursionists from San Diego with a number from Los Angeles journeyed to this city, loading the special San Diego excursion trains to the guards. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2019

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The tourist company Lady Lori and Kenya Civil Aviation told CBS News Miami the aircraft was operating a charter flight.

— Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
While authorities have previously detained foreign and domestic tourists for venturing outside during Nyepi, those cases were generally resolved without prosecution.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of tourist

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Each room is thoughtfully designed for travelers looking to unwind—luxurious beds, tasteful lighting, boho-minimal decor, and plentiful smart storage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Rethinking the all-inclusive As lovely as the meal, sharing it with other travelers became one of our most delightful experiences.

— Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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