excursionist
Americannoun
noun
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
"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 Sarah Orne Jewett
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 Ellen M. Dallas
Paul was surprised at the liberal present, but quickly recovering, he said to the departing excursionist: "Hold on, my friend, you are forgetting something."
From The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World by Paul Boyton
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