tourist

noun
UK: /ˈtʊərɪst/
US: /ˈtʊrɪst/

  1. A person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure.

    1. The tourist took many photos of the beautiful scenery.
    2. As a tourist, I always try to learn a few phrases in the local language.

  2. A person who travels for pleasure and interest, usually while staying away from home.

    1. That tourist is clearly lost and needs some directions now.
    2. Many residents complain about the increasing number of tourists visiting each summer.

Synonyms

traveler visitor
tourist adjective

  1. Relating to travel for pleasure.

    1. The tourist area was full of shops and restaurants.
    2. Our town depends on tourist revenue during the summer months so much.

  2. Used by or intended for tourists.

    1. This tourist map is very helpful for navigating the city.
    2. The region is developing its tourist infrastructure to attract more visitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tourist" in English means: A person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure., A person who travels for pleasure and interest, usually while staying away from home..

The phonetic transcription of "tourist" is /ˈtʊərɪst/ in British English and /ˈtʊrɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tourist": traveler, visitor.

Example usage of "tourist": "The tourist took many photos of the beautiful scenery.". More examples on the page.