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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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Set the scene The hotel is located in the town of Lenox, home to a balanced blend of family locals with young tourists sprinkled very sparsely throughout.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
Drawing his particular interest is an elderly man hawking crochet flower pots to tourists.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of tourist

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Torrey attributes his great interest in collecting to his grandparents who were serious travelers.

— Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026
During the repairs, travelers going to and from Clarksburg will be directed through West Sacramento to the north or via Highway 160 and the Paintersville Bridge to the south.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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