tourist

/ˈtʊərɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who travels to a place for pleasure, especially a person who visits a foreign country or city as a visitor, typically for a short period.

“The city became crowded with tourists during the summer season.”

2. noun

A person who travels to a place, especially a place of entertainment, as a paying customer.

“The tourist industry is booming in major cities worldwide.”

3. verb

To travel to a place, especially a place of entertainment, as a paying customer.

“Many people are tourist-ing in Las Vegas this summer.”

Synonyms

  • traveler
  • visitor

Antonyms

  • local
  • resident