tourist

[ toor-ist ]

noun

1. a person who is traveling, especially for pleasure.
2. tourist class.

adverb

1. in tourist-class accommodations, or by tourist-class conveyance:

   to travel tourist.

tourist

/ ˈtʊərɪst /

noun

1. 1. a person who travels for pleasure, usually sightseeing and staying in hotels
   2. ( as modifier )

      tourist attractions

2. a person on an excursion or sightseeing tour
3. a person travelling abroad as a member of a sports team that is playing a series of usually international matches
4. Also calledtourist class the lowest class of accommodation on a passenger ship

adjective

1. of or relating to tourist accommodation

Derived Forms

• tourˈistic, adjective

Other Words From

• non·tourist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tourist¹

First recorded in 1770–80; tour + -ist

Example Sentences

So, if a tourist wished to visit on Feb. 17, for instance, that day’s reservations would become available Feb. 15 at 8 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

The area, including the tourist resorts of Marbella, Velez and Estepona, is expected to take the brunt of the extreme weather phenomenon known as a "Dana".

From BBC

Hollywood Out of necessity — and opportunity — there’s a direct correlation between tourist popularity and walkability in L.A. neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times

Mount Fuji is one of Japan’s most popular tourist attractions and has inspired centuries of artwork.

From BBC

British tourist Klara Kszczotek said she was not worried about the impact of Hurricane Rafael.

From BBC

Related Words

• sightseer
• traveler
• visitor