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 That brought even more curious shoppers and tourists to The Magnificent Mile, so property owners increasingly see it as a good place to invest. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Its former life as an apartment complex led to sprawling and sophisticated suites, and its blufftop location, front and center for the nightly sunset show, is a bit removed from the main tourist zone. — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The impacts are huge; Europe’s rivers are vital arteries transporting goods, cooling power plants, generating hydroelectric energy, drawing in tourists and providing a vital habitat for wildlife. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026 Two men accused of drugging and killing an American Airlines flight attendant during a layover in Colombia have been arrested months after the slaying, authorities said, with the suspects allegedly tied to a gang known to prey on tourists. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tourist

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Noun

Critics say the bonds impose a harsh financial burden on travelers.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
For travelers planning a trip to Maui, here are highlights of what’s new at this paradise in the Pacific.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of traveler

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Hallegua is the last local member of Paradesi Synagogue, which now relies on tourists and visitors to have a quorum for services.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Video footage captured the incident in the village of Arkhipo-Osipovka near Gelendzhik, where the beach was packed with visitors at the time of the strike.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026