adjective
Etymology
Origin of touristy
Example Sentences
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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
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 • Mar. 8, 2026
“Being the iconic and most touristy place of Milan,” she said “there are always lots of police and soldiers.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 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
So far, he’d kept his hands in the touristy regions, showing a restraint Marcus never had.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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