tourist
noun
a person who is traveling, especially for pleasure.
tourists
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pluralof tourist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For some tourists, that contrast between the country's reputation and what they experience can be striking.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
The historic city of Krakow in southern Poland -- once Poland's capital -- attracts millions of tourists annually.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
Having five tourists a week is considered a success but she is confident that numbers will grow.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
If international visitation remains depressed, domestic tourists could benefit if that leads to deals for destinations like Las Vegas or Orlando.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
A big male polar bear stood up on his hind legs and put his front paws on the tundra buggy with a thump, and the tourists sitting inside jumped back and gasped.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
