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

Anyone who has explored London beyond its tourist hubs, or has at least glanced at the pages of a Zadie Smith novel, knows that multiculturalism gives the city its life.

From New York Times

Due to its prime location and natural beauty, it has become a popular spot for families, visitors and tourists alike - particularly since the coronavirus pandemic with less people travelling abroad.

From BBC

Last year Windsor Castle was the UK's most popular royal tourist attraction, with 1.4 million visitors.

From BBC

The big-hitting all-rounder took 16 from an Alzarri Joseph over to put the tourists on the brink and although he holed out with four needed, England got over the line with four balls to spare.

From BBC

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

Related Words

• sightseer
• traveler
• visitor