excursionist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of excursionist
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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
An excursion party has just arrived, but this occurs, sometimes, several times in a day,—for Nantasket is a Mecca to the excursionist.
From The Bay State Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3 by Various
He wore the pepper-and-salt suit which distinguishes the country excursionist taking the day off in London.
From The Man Who Knew by Edgar Wallace
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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