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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Noun
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As of late February, the British government started requiring an electronic travel authorization (ETA) or visa for most foreign tourists.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026 -
The shoulder seasons are arguably the best times to visit the Greek Islands since there are far fewer tourists to compete with for space while the temperatures are still lovely (usually in the high 70s).—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The ride-hailing company says Uber Shuttles will help travelers get around Boston in time for an eventful summer, with the World Cup and Sail Boston 2026 approaching.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Research also suggests that travel is becoming the top discretionary spending category for affluent travelers.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Excursionists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursionists. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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