Pronunciation

/tʊəˈrɪst/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who travels to visit or enjoy the sights, especially in a foreign country. ["A tourist admiring the Eiffel Tower."](https://www.example.com/eiffel-tower-tourist)
• Verb: To travel for pleasure or leisure, often as a tourist. ["The family decided to go on a tourist trip to Europe this summer."](https://www.example.com/europe-tourism)

Phrases

• “Go on a tourist tour” means to visit various tourist attractions as part of a planned itinerary.
• “Be a tourist in your own city” suggests exploring one’s hometown like a visitor.
• “Tourist season” refers to the peak travel period when many tourists visit a destination.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The city was bustling with tourists during the festival.”
• Verb: “As a tourist, she tried local cuisine and visited historical sites.”
• Adjective: “The tourist-friendly hotel offered guided tours.”

Synonyms

• Traveler
• Sightseer
• Holidaymaker
• Visitor
• Explorer

Antonyms

• Local resident
• Resident
• Native (in the context of tourism)