touristy

American

[toor-i-stee] / ˈtʊər ɪ sti /

adjective

pertaining to or characteristic of tourists.

a touristy attitude.
appealing to or frequented by tourists.

a touristy restaurant near the Eiffel Tower.

touristy British

/ ˈtʊərɪstɪ /

adjective

informal abounding in or designed for tourists

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Etymology

Origin of touristy

First recorded in 1905–10; tourist + -y ¹

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touristy

Sunday’s finale through the twists of touristy Montmartre proved to be fantastic drama again.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

In the touristy old city, some restaurants were able to stay open thanks to generators, with musicians playing music, but the regular blackouts have made life more difficult for Cubans.

From Barron's ● Mar. 21, 2026

"We saw it as a very touristy activity, but we actually ended up loving the sport," says Julia, 34.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025

Or is it all just a touristy gimmick?

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2025

The hotel was glamorous in a touristy way, very turquoise.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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