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Recent Examples of tourist court
Other than a rebranding from Goodnight Court to Classic Inn, little has changed over the past eight decades at the tourist court.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
No longer a tourist court, the building was reconfigured into a private home.
—Ray Hanley, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
By the 1930s and ‘40’s, cottage courts (also known as tourist courts) emerged as a classier alternative to dingy cabin camps.
—Andrew Wood, Smithsonian, 30 June 2017
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
No longer a tourist court, the building was reconfigured into a private home.
—Ray Hanley, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
By the 1930s and ‘40’s, cottage courts (also known as tourist courts) emerged as a classier alternative to dingy cabin camps.
—Andrew Wood, Smithsonian, 30 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourist court
Noun
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Home to a youth hostel and folk museum, Glencoe is mostly a destination for outdoorspeople looking to kayak, mountain climb, go trekking, or pitch tents.—
Timothy Latterner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Feb. 2026
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The government has arranged accommodation in hotels and youth hostels for the next few weeks, but finding more permanent accommodation for them in a city notorious for its tight housing market will be a challenge.—
Shawna Kwan,
Fortune,
28 Nov. 2025
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Michigan Lake Shore Resort, Saugatuck Lake Shore's retro vibe is the real deal—Joseph and Anna Milauckas built the place as a motor inn in 1952.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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The Fountain Inn first opened in 1959 as what at the time was a luxury motor inn, according to History Colorado.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This fragrant flower blooms through August while adding color and a spa-like scent to your yard.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Luxury wellness retreats are dominating travel wish lists right now, but the price tag on jetting off to a spa resort has become tough to justify in 2026.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Suddenly, Floyd — an American Sign Language interpreter — sees through the window a young man meandering toward the motel’s pool, on the verge of falling in.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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While Paula is inside the motel and horrors begin unfolding, Geri and Rudy chat about their respective futures.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Hideaway Retreat Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio What began as a modest 1950s motor lodge still carries that pull-up, kick-off-your-shoes ease—just with more personality now.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
5 May 2026
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The pair first made their mark by transforming a 1953 motor lodge along the Pacific Coast Highway, reopening it as the Surfrider Hotel in 2017.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lessening snowfall forced the school to close in the early 2000s, but the resort remained open for hikers until 2020.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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At a waterfront resort, there's always something to keep everyone in the family happy.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tourist court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourist%20court. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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