tourists

plural of tourist

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tourists Take the Spy Museum, for example, which developed its own free walking tour because of the breadth of strolling space in the area and interest from both residents and tourists. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026 At Kite Beach, sunrise yoga sessions fill up fast, while the public running track buzzes with tourists and locals alike, and Zabeel Park hosts evening workouts beneath the skyline. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 The site is often visited by tourists and is a monument to the past, the history of slavery, and the wealth amassed by cotton planters in Mississippi. — Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026 An iconic bridge used for decades by Outer Banks tourists is set to be closed and disassembled, but North Carolina officials have a plan to preserve its 300 spans – at the bottom of the Albemarle Sound. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026 Today tourists’ access to the cave has been limited to protect the engravings, which were first discovered in 2019. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2026 Besides hosting events, Rwanda has also used marketing partnerships with global sports clubs to attract tourists with its Visit Rwanda partnerships. — Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026 In the bustle of Tokyo’s commercial district Harajuku, often intensely crowded with Japanese youths and tourists, a pop-up space with a sunset façade glows brightly. — Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged an investigation and improvements to restore trust in a rail system that carried 45 million travelers last year, including millions of tourists. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourists
Noun
  • And depending on where J-1 staffers are from, the service style may feel less anticipatory than some American travelers expect.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Sánchez has pledged an investigation and improvements to restore trust in the rail system that last year carried 45 million travelers, including millions of tourists.
    — Francisco Seco, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Head south to the island’s iconic beachside landmark, Hotel del Coronado, which instantly puts visitors in vacation mode.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • However, visitors are mandated to complete an online entry form.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026

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“Tourists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourists. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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