excursionist

noun

ik-ˈskər-zh(ə-)nist How to pronounce excursionist (audio)
Definition of excursionistnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursionist
  1. tourist
  2. traveler
Noun
  • Sánchez has pledged an investigation and improvements to restore trust in the rail system that last year carried 45 million travelers, including millions of tourists.
    — Francisco Seco, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Her paintings of vibrant and mythical scenes inspired by Central Park’s wildlife were popular with locals and tourists alike.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of tourist
Noun
  • Avianca recommends travelers complete the statement in advance.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • PwC noted in a recent report that as many as one third of holiday travelers plan to forgo air travel altogether this year.
    — , CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of traveler

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“Excursionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursionist. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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