rubbernecker

Definition of rubberneckernext
as in tourist
a person who travels for pleasure a shop selling the kind of tacky souvenirs that rubberneckers can't seem to get enough of

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Recent Examples of rubbernecker The rubberneckers who gather across the street are represented by crowd noise, and at one point a handful of cops stalk down the aisles of the theater, guns pointed right at Sonny. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026 So Wembanyama naturally decided to toy with his rubberneckers. Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Mar. 2026 The contest winner—a very tall lookalike in roller skates—basked in attention from park-going singles and rubberneckers just outside the North entrance. Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026 The rubberneckers usually got lucky, especially in the beginning, when the Grill really was a hangout for the downtown film scene. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025 Most were out of goodness and concern; others were just rubberneckers looking to see what was going on. Salena Zito, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbernecker
Noun
  • The theory made some enthusiasts uneasy and prompted some authorities, locals and others to defend Ushuaia, a city of nearly 85,000 that draws tourists to its Antarctic cruise ships and abundant, watchworthy bird population.
    Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 May 2026
  • Its thriving cultural scene, buzzing nightlife, and beautiful beaches draw millions of tourists every year.
    Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • Its content includes live NFL and NBA games as well as original content aimed at travelers.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Why this matters for early planners For travelers who like to plan ahead or avoid peak crowds, the Nelson-Atkins is worth noting now.
    Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Rubbernecker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbernecker. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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