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
Noun
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There should have been lines of tourists up and down the street.—
Talla Mountjoy,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Democratic officeholders, civil rights leaders and tourists descended on Selma to pay homage to the pivotal moment of the civil rights movement and to issue calls to action.—
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While Ho’s experience with AI has been positive, the reliability of AI continues to be a concern for many travelers.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Solo travelers booking the latter will be happy to note that the smaller cabins are designed just as thoughtfully, using the same design language—and are spacious for one person.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Excursionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursionist. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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