excursionist

American  

[ik-skur-zhuh-nist, -shuh-] / ɪkˈskɜr ʒə nɪst, -ʃə- /

noun

1. a person who goes on an excursion.

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excursionist British  

/ -ʒənɪst, ɪkˈskɜːʃənɪst /

noun

1. a person who goes on an excursion

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Etymology

Origin of excursionist

First recorded in 1820–30; excursion + -ist

Example Sentences

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

“We hardly keep country hours here, sir,” she said, “on account of so much excursionist business.”

From Man and Maid by Nesbit, E. (Edith)

One day an excursionist swam far out over the breakers.

From The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World by Boyton, Paul

The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.

From An International Episode by James, Henry