as in tourist
a person who travels for pleasure
we shared the bus with a group of sightseers from out of town
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Recent Examples of sightseer
For $33 per person, sightseers will get a 15-minute ride above the Surrounded Islands, a 45-minute bus ride over causeways near the islands and a 90-minute boat tour through Biscayne Bay.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Now, sightseers are flocking to his hometown.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Amid rumors of the impending announcement, following a test-run at the Eiffel Tower overnight, fans and sightseers had also gathered on the Trocadero esplanade in anticipation.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
One house in particular, on the generous corner lot at Gower and Douthit streets, attracted sightseers from all over town.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Big Basin was established in 1902 to safeguard its redwood trees and is still visited today by sightseers from all over the world wanting to gaze at the 300-foot giants.
—Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Feb. 2026
Rooms full of computer setups abut secured labs, most equipped with one-way see-through walls so sightseers can sneak a peek at the genetic endeavors underway.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Including their fellow sightseers, of course.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
While there’s more mining activity in Wyoming or the Dakotas, Energy Fuels spokesman Curtis Moore said some of America’s best, cheapest uranium sources are in the Southwest and, yes, near a great gorge that is sacred to multiple tribes and beloved by millions of sightseers.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Now, sightseers are flocking to his hometown.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Amid rumors of the impending announcement, following a test-run at the Eiffel Tower overnight, fans and sightseers had also gathered on the Trocadero esplanade in anticipation.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
One house in particular, on the generous corner lot at Gower and Douthit streets, attracted sightseers from all over town.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Big Basin was established in 1902 to safeguard its redwood trees and is still visited today by sightseers from all over the world wanting to gaze at the 300-foot giants.
—Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Feb. 2026
Rooms full of computer setups abut secured labs, most equipped with one-way see-through walls so sightseers can sneak a peek at the genetic endeavors underway.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Including their fellow sightseers, of course.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
While there’s more mining activity in Wyoming or the Dakotas, Energy Fuels spokesman Curtis Moore said some of America’s best, cheapest uranium sources are in the Southwest and, yes, near a great gorge that is sacred to multiple tribes and beloved by millions of sightseers.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sightseer
Noun
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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
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Its thriving cultural scene, buzzing nightlife, and beautiful beaches draw millions of tourists every year.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Its content includes live NFL and NBA games as well as original content aimed at travelers.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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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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“Sightseer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sightseer. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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