touristic

American

[too-ris-tik] / tʊˈrɪs tɪk /

Sometimes touristical

adjective

of, relating to, or typical of tourists or tourism.

She embarked on her itinerary with high touristic fervor.

Other Word Forms

touristically adverb

Etymology

Origin of touristic

First recorded in 1840–50; tourist + -ic

Example Sentences

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The site is among the most visited touristic attractions in Mexico, hosting almost 2 million visitors last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

In December, several mayors from the Cyclades as well as the Dodecanese -- which includes the highly touristic islands of Rhodes and Kos -- sounded the alarm.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Goldblatt’s pictures from before these events are touristic and from afterward elegiac; particularly moving are his portraits of the dispossessed, showing their bitterness and their dignity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

The government presence found in the touristic center was not visible in other areas.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2023

Geoffrey ran a touristic safari business in Kenya, which was how we met, in a very romantic way.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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