excursionist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of excursionist
Example Sentences
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On the turns, to save damage to his boat's lightweight hull, Driver Jones slowed down like a Sunday excursionist.
From Time Magazine Archive
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
More than one excursionist has shown himself in that Humphrey Clinker condition which excited the wrath of Count Tabitha.
From To the Gold Coast for Gold A Personal Narrative in Two Volumes.—Volume I by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
It looks like a dark-colored cup with a ragged margin, and may be seen by the excursionist in the spring on the roadside.
From Among the Mushrooms A Guide For Beginners by Dallas, Ellen M.
We have said that there were some remarkable caves at this place, which had long been objects of interest to the traveller and excursionist.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 by Wilson, John Mackay
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