Thesaurus results for TOURIST

tourist

noun

ˈtu̇r-ist

Definition of tourist

as in traveler

a person who travels for pleasure tourists from all over like to take pictures of the alligators in the bayou

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Recent Examples of tourist The Observer writes that at the Midtown transport hub, the organization’s new space will mount free exhibitions for commuters, tourists, and school groups. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Reporting from Valladolid, Spain Large crowds — locals and tourists alike — gathered to watch the eclipse at the Cerro de Contienda, a hilly park outside Valladolid in northern Spain. — Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026 The historic and tourist-friendly village of Begur is also close by. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Public backlash is prompting San Diego to reopen 13 restrooms in Mission Bay Park this Friday after a six-week closure during the heart of summer that angered city residents and tourists. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tourist

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From here, travelers can tackle everything from relatively approachable day hikes to multi-day journeys into the alpine zone.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Tumi’s aptly named Just In Case tote should be on every traveler’s essentials list.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026