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.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2019
San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursionist
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Authorities identified the deceased person as a 65-year-old Malaysian tourist and said that the people trapped are mostly construction workers who are now stuck under concrete slabs, iron bars, aluminum scaffolding and other debris.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Busy tourist destinations like Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm are nearby but are not included in the evacuation zone.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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There are also smaller single rooms (great for solo travelers), and larger superior and deluxe rooms, which have additional seating areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Staying on the lake keeps travelers in northern Guatemala long enough to notice the region beyond its most famous ruins.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Excursionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursionist. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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