as in traveller
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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Noun
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And while a seasoned shark diver might know how to deescalate that moment, a tourist with a GoPro likely doesn’t.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025 -
The funicular has dealt with its fair share of maintenance and safety challenges over the years, most notably a terrifying 2001 accident when a car broke loose at the top of the track and plummeted to the bottom of the hill — killing an 83-year-old tourist from New Jersey and injuring seven others.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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High-end appliances, spa-like bathrooms, large closets, and luxurious bedding offers the modern comforts all travelers desire.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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In most places where English is not the first language, English-speaking travelers might struggle when trying to communicate with locals, which can lead to friction.—
Rocky Sharma,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Rubbernecker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbernecker. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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