excursionist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of excursionist
Example Sentences
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When the Ontario liquor stores actually opened, however, it quickly became obvious that an "excursionist," unless roped, hog-tied and branded as such, could not possibly be distinguished from a "tourist."
From Time Magazine Archive
On the turns, to save damage to his boat's lightweight hull, Driver Jones slowed down like a Sunday excursionist.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I don't know 's I want to harbor him all winter," answered the excursionist frankly, striking into a good traveling gait as she started off toward the railroad station.
From The Queen's Twin and Other Stories by Jewett, Sarah Orne
Just then a wave breaks over him, and more like a drowned excursionist than an American pilot this little man is hauled on board.
From The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 2 by Furniss, Harry
I shall live in hopes of going back some-day and seeing Billings properly—as a visiting Chamber of Commerce booster or a Rotary excursionist, or something equally sans reproche.
From Down the Yellowstone by Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome)
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