tourist

American  

[toor-ist] / ˈtʊər ɪst /

noun

1. a person who is traveling, especially for pleasure.

2. tourist class.

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adverb

1. in tourist-class accommodations, or by tourist-class conveyance.

   to travel tourist.

tourist British  

/ ˈtʊərɪst /

noun

1. 1. a person who travels for pleasure, usually sightseeing and staying in hotels

   2. ( as modifier )

      tourist attractions

2. a person on an excursion or sightseeing tour

3. a person travelling abroad as a member of a sports team that is playing a series of usually international matches

4. Also called: tourist class.  the lowest class of accommodation on a passenger ship

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adjective

1. of or relating to tourist accommodation

Other Word Forms

• nontourist noun
• touristic adjective

Etymology

Origin of tourist

First recorded in 1770–80; tour + -ist

Example Sentences

The designation would bring funding to help better manage tourist pressures, grants for farmers to manage the land sustainably and would raise the profile of Welsh language and culture, he added.

From BBC

The administration has also put a restriction on the number of foreign nationals who can enter the country by revoking or denying tourist visas, as well as increasing immigration fees.

From Los Angeles Times

Disruptions and higher airline ticket prices will have an impact on the willingness and financial means of tourists to travel.

From Barron's

Thus, she said, gas stations in busy areas near highways, airports and busy tourist destinations such as downtown L.A. tend to charge higher prices.

From Los Angeles Times

A new tourist trail celebrating Liverpool's rich musical heritage has been designed to inspire a new generation of creative talent.

From BBC

Related Words

• sightseer
• traveler
• visitor