Touristy
adjective
Associated with or packed with tourists or designed to attract tourists.
The beach area is becoming more touristy these days, filled with restaurants and souvenir shops targeting travelers.
Often appears as...
- a touristy area
- touristy attractions
adjective
Being, resembling, or characteristic of a tourist, particularly when displaying ignorance or lack of sophistication.
She didn't want to appear touristy and carried a map discreetly.
Often appears as...
- seem touristy
- look touristy
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Associated with or packed with tourists or designed to attract tourists.
The beach area is becoming more touristy these days, filled with restaurants and souvenir shops targeting travelers.
Often appears as...
- a touristy area
- touristy attractions
adjective
Being, resembling, or characteristic of a tourist, particularly when displaying ignorance or lack of sophistication.
She didn't want to appear touristy and carried a map discreetly.
Often appears as...
- seem touristy
- look touristy
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Over-commercialization
Refers to areas transformed for tourist revenue, often losing authentic local charm.
The old quarter has a touristy feel now, with every shop selling souvenirs.
Pro Tip 2/3Crowd Indication
Implies a place may be very crowded due to its popularity among tourists.
Avoid the main square during summer as it gets too touristy.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Expensive Spots
Touristy places might have higher prices compared to less popular areas.
The restaurants here are touristy and overpriced.
Pro Tip 1/3Over-commercialization
Refers to areas transformed for tourist revenue, often losing authentic local charm.
The old quarter has a touristy feel now, with every shop selling souvenirs.
Pro Tip 2/3Crowd Indication
Implies a place may be very crowded due to its popularity among tourists.
Avoid the main square during summer as it gets too touristy.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Expensive Spots
Touristy places might have higher prices compared to less popular areas.
The restaurants here are touristy and overpriced.
Pro Tip 1/3Over-commercialization
Refers to areas transformed for tourist revenue, often losing authentic local charm.
The old quarter has a touristy feel now, with every shop selling souvenirs.
Pro Tip 2/3Crowd Indication
Implies a place may be very crowded due to its popularity among tourists.
Avoid the main square during summer as it gets too touristy.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Expensive Spots
Touristy places might have higher prices compared to less popular areas.
The restaurants here are touristy and overpriced.
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Video examples
Going Undercover to Save...
in positions of power um and in that moment you know maybe it could have been just someone keeping an eye out on us because we were tourists in a part of the world that isn't that touristy but it felt like more than that this moment still sends shivers down my spine
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
They walked off with our food and bits of our tent, clearly letting us know that we were at the bottom of the food chain and that this was their spot, not ours. But to me, that trip was a testament to the wildness I traded for those touristy beaches.
Video examples
Going Undercover to Save...
in positions of power um and in that moment you know maybe it could have been just someone keeping an eye out on us because we were tourists in a part of the world that isn't that touristy but it felt like more than that this moment still sends shivers down my spine
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
They walked off with our food and bits of our tent, clearly letting us know that we were at the bottom of the food chain and that this was their spot, not ours. But to me, that trip was a testament to the wildness I traded for those touristy beaches.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Debi Mazar
American Actress
I used to live above Manganaro's, when old Times Square was still peaking, and it still had a lot of diners and theaters on the forty deuce, as they used to call it. It was full of character. And it wasn't Disneyland. Now it's so touristy and full of bright lights, I can't stand it. It's like going to a big mall.
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Kenneth Choi
American Actor
Belize has a tropical climate and is quite affordable and is developing a reputation as an inexpensive Hawaii. If you want to hide away someplace that is extremely low-key, Placencia is perfect. San Pedro is more touristy and modernized.
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Jenna Ushkowitz
South Korean Actress
When I was on Broadway when I was little, I remember always driving through Times Square with my dad to the theater. Now when I go back, you can't even drive on Broadway in the 40s. New Times Square is too touristy to me.
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Hardwell
Dutch Musician
Touring life can often be so busy it makes it difficult to visit places and do all the touristy things, but I've had the chance to visit Tokyo a number of times and see a lot of the city. I love it!
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Zoe Quinn
American Artist
Being able to work in comics at all - I know I came into it from a different medium, but I'd like to stay here. It's not like a weird touristy thing for me.
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Sushmita Sen
Indian Actress
I love parasailing, taking strolls, indulging in water sports, hanging out in touristy places - especially night markets.
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Sheri Moon Zombie
American Actress
Salem is such a cool little town that's very touristy. It's fun to walk around all the shops and get the feeling there.
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Cote de Pablo
Chilean Actress
I like to be grounded by nature, go hiking... go to an isolated island that's not glamorous and touristy at all.
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Cody Simpson
Australian Musician
I feel like I've visited everywhere in The States and done the whole touristy thing.
Quote examples
Frances Mayes
American Educator
Venice, the most touristy place in the world, is still just completely magic to me.
Quote examples
Debi Mazar
American Actress
I used to live above Manganaro's, when old Times Square was still peaking, and it still had a lot of diners and theaters on the forty deuce, as they used to call it. It was full of character. And it wasn't Disneyland. Now it's so touristy and full of bright lights, I can't stand it. It's like going to a big mall.
Quote examples
Kenneth Choi
American Actor
Belize has a tropical climate and is quite affordable and is developing a reputation as an inexpensive Hawaii. If you want to hide away someplace that is extremely low-key, Placencia is perfect. San Pedro is more touristy and modernized.
Quote examples
Jenna Ushkowitz
South Korean Actress
When I was on Broadway when I was little, I remember always driving through Times Square with my dad to the theater. Now when I go back, you can't even drive on Broadway in the 40s. New Times Square is too touristy to me.
Quote examples
Hardwell
Dutch Musician
Touring life can often be so busy it makes it difficult to visit places and do all the touristy things, but I've had the chance to visit Tokyo a number of times and see a lot of the city. I love it!
Quote examples
Zoe Quinn
American Artist
Being able to work in comics at all - I know I came into it from a different medium, but I'd like to stay here. It's not like a weird touristy thing for me.
Quote examples
Sushmita Sen
Indian Actress
I love parasailing, taking strolls, indulging in water sports, hanging out in touristy places - especially night markets.
Quote examples
Sheri Moon Zombie
American Actress
Salem is such a cool little town that's very touristy. It's fun to walk around all the shops and get the feeling there.
Quote examples
Cote de Pablo
Chilean Actress
I like to be grounded by nature, go hiking... go to an isolated island that's not glamorous and touristy at all.
Quote examples
Cody Simpson
Australian Musician
I feel like I've visited everywhere in The States and done the whole touristy thing.
Quote examples
Frances Mayes
American Educator
Venice, the most touristy place in the world, is still just completely magic to me.
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