Tourist

usgb/ˈtʊrɪst/
noun

A person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure.

There are always lots of tourists in Paris.
Visual representation of "tourist" - A person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure.

Often appears as...

  • foreign tourist
  • domestic tourist
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Visual representation of "tourist"
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Popular Destinations

Tourists often visit well-known places like landmarks and museums.

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Tourists flock to the Eiffel Tower daily.
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Tourist Attractions

The term 'tourist' is closely associated with attractions specifically aimed at tourists.

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Shops near the beach cater to tourists.
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Negative Connotation

In some contexts, 'tourist' can imply a lack of knowledge about the place.

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He looks lost, like a typical tourist.
Visual representation of the word "Tourist"

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