Thesaurus results for TOURISTS

tourists

noun

plural of tourist

as in travelers

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 tourists Americans felt a sense of national pride from the throngs of international tourists who fell in love with Walmart and ranch dressing. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 The parades — accompanied by dances, music and song — draw large crowds and tourists every year. — ABC News, 19 July 2026 But baiting live sharks so tourists can watch them would be outlawed. — Kate Waxman, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026 Since the start of the World Cup, the media has been filled with stories about foreign tourists’ delight at discovering everyday American institutions, from Buc-ee’s and 24‑hour big‑box stores to Waffle House, country music—and, yes, ranch dressing. — David Bohigian, Fortune, 19 July 2026 Outside, a group of tourists paused to watch her toil, then one read the restaurant sign near the door aloud. — Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026 Many tourists treat books as a selfie backdrop or a vacation souvenir—but there, in the basement, they may be moved to actually crack a book open. — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026 While some photos and videos have emerged of tourists touching the water, nothing has been made public to suggest that people sliced up the liner with razors or box cutters. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 5 July 2026 The Gaviota rest areas serve one of California's busiest coastal corridors, used by commuters, tourists and long-distance travelers moving between Southern and Central California. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourists

Noun

Whether discovering familyrun wineries, exploring historic neighborhoods with local experts, or simply lingering over lunch in a quiet piazza, travelers have the freedom to engage with each destination at their own pace.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
But morning travelers include schoolchildren, teen drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and workers who may be tired or hurried.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of travelers

Noun

The ever-growing number of visitors had led local authorities to consider imposing entrance fees and registering visitor numbers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
That's worthwhile but unglamorous, and a long way from the green-hotel imagery most visitors associate with sustainability.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026