touristy

American  

[toor-i-stee] / ˈtʊər ɪ sti /

adjective

1. pertaining to or characteristic of tourists.

   a touristy attitude.

2. appealing to or frequented by tourists.

   a touristy restaurant near the Eiffel Tower.

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touristy British  

/ ˈtʊərɪstɪ /

adjective

1. informal abounding in or designed for tourists

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Etymology

Origin of touristy

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

Example Sentences

The United Arab Emirates government said fragments of another projectile hit a residential building in the touristy Dubai Marina neighborhood.

From The Wall Street Journal

We gather her keen interest isn’t entirely touristy but also, because Hinds is so good, that his wisecracks about religion — which she bristles at — have a basis in something personal, too.

From Los Angeles Times

“Being the iconic and most touristy place of Milan,” she said “there are always lots of police and soldiers.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

The evangelical mixing of musical genres and geography had its touristy elements; however engaging and engrossing the wonder-making, it was always fleeting.

From Los Angeles Times