tourists
word · lemma: tourist
/ˈtʊɹəsts/
TUUR-uhsts
/tˈɔːɹɪsts/
TAW-rists
Definition
People who travel to a place for pleasure or sightseeing, not for work or to live there.
Usage & Nuances
'Tourists' is neutral and common for anyone visiting a place for leisure. Not typically used for business travelers or locals. Collocations: 'groups of tourists', 'tourist attractions', 'tourist season'. Sometimes contrasted with 'locals'.
Spanish: turistasPortuguese (BR): turistasPortuguese (PT): turistasChinese (Simplified): 游客Chinese (Traditional): 遊客Hindi: पर्यटकArabic: سياحBengali: পর্যটকরাRussian: туристыJapanese: 観光客Vietnamese: khách du lịchKorean: 관광객Turkish: turistlerUrdu: سیاحIndonesian: wisatawan
Example Sentences
The tourists are taking photos of the old building.
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Some tourists bought souvenirs from the shop.
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It gets really crowded here during the summer when tons of tourists arrive.
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Local shops often sell traditional snacks to tourists.
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You can always spot tourists by the maps and cameras.
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Many tourists visit Paris every year.
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