tourist class

noun

1. the least costly class of accommodations on regularly scheduled ships and airplanes. Compare third class ( def 2 ).

Other Words From

• tourist-class adjective adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of tourist class¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The austerity-minded president flies tourist class, and has turned the luxurious presidential compound into an arts center and vowed never to step foot on the jet his predecessor bought.

From The Guardian

The austerity-minded president flies tourist class, has turned the luxurious presidential compound into an arts center and vowed never to step foot on the jet his predecessor bought.

From Seattle Times

Lopez Obrador, who has opted to fly tourist class on regular commercial flights and eschew travel abroad, has long railed against perks provided for public servants.

From Seattle Times

First and cabin classes had access at different times; tourist class was out of luck.

From National Geographic

The boys found their quarters down in tourist class and stowed their gear.

From Literature