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Definition of tourist

tourist

/ˈtʊr.ɪst/
tour · ist
Plural:tourists
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Adjective:touristic
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Past Simple:touristed
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Past Participle:touristed
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Present Participle:touristing
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tourist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who travels or visits a place for pleasure, leisure, or cultural interest.

Example

"The historic coastal town attracts thousands of tourists every summer."

2

British A member of a sports team, especially in cricket or rugby, visiting another country to play a series of matches.

Example

"The visiting tourists won their opening warm-up match against the county side."

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• verb

1

To travel or visit places as a sightseer or vacationer.

Example

"They spent the weekend touristing around the capital's famous museums and monuments."

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• Nearby Words

tour
tourer
tourism
tourist
touristed
touristic
touristy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from the noun 'tour' plus the suffix '-ist'. 'Tour' traces back through Old French to Latin 'tornus' (a lathe) and Ancient Greek 'tornos' (a tool for drawing a circle), reflecting the idea of a circular journey that returns to its starting point.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tourist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tourist
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