excursionists

noun

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

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  1. tourists
  2. travelers
Noun
  • The strong winds forced a small plane ​carrying two Peruvian tourists and another aircraft carrying six foreign visitors to divert to the Marcona Airport, according ​to local media.
    — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Peru has temporarily suspended the operations of sightseeing airline Aerodiana after one of its planes crashed in the country’s Ica region on Saturday, killing 11 European tourists and two crew members.
    — Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of tourists
Noun
  • Mint Julep Experiences has built its business around making those trips easy, and the new Buffalo Bus gives travelers a straightforward way to visit one of Kentucky's most famous distilleries without having to worry about logistics.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • There are a handful of other oversized liquids that TSA allows travelers to pack in their carry-on bags.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of travelers
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