Tourist

Meaning
A person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure.
Pronunciation
UK ˈtʊərɪst
US ˈtɔːrɪst
Example Sentences
- Book a tour around the Tokyo Imperial Palace, home to the Emperor of Japan and one of the top tourist destinations.
- This is a major tourist attraction and free visitor tickets are given to the public every morning at 4 [am].
- [Mexico] is home to over 30 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is a popular tourist destination.
- Therefore, the city offers unique cooking classes which are quickly becoming a popular tourist activity.
- The city houses the magnificent [Angkor] Wat, one of Cambodia's most popular tourist attractions.
- Many of the city's major tourist attractions are located right on the river, or within easy walking distance of a river ferry stop.
- The Grand Palace and Buddhist temples including [Wat Arun] and [Wat Pho] stand in contrast with other tourist attractions such as the nightlife scenes of [Khaosan] Road and [Patpong].
- [Bangkok] is among the world's top tourist destinations, and has been named the world's most visited city consistently in several international rankings.
- In recent centuries, the city has become an important tourist attraction.
- [Barcelona] is one of the most important tourist destinations in Europe, with millions of people visiting every year.
Learn Tourist in Context
What Tourists Take Photos OfYou see tourists everywhere with a camera. They love to take photos of many things. Big buildings are very popular photo spots. The [Eiffel] Tower gets millions of photos. Old churches and bridges loo...Read story
Why Some Travelers Avoid Tourist TrapsHave you ever stood in a long line just to take one photo? That crowded spot is probably a classic tourist trap. Tourist traps are places that attract huge crowds but rarely offer real value. Prices a...Read story
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