Synonyms for

Tourists

Verb / ˈtʊrʌsts / / ˈtʊrɪsts / Another word for tourists — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tourists are people who travel to different places for pleasure or to see new things.

Synonyms & similar words

tourist tourer holidaymaker travelers visitors sightseers vacationers explorers holidaymakers globetrotters adventurers pilgrims wayfarers excursionists ramblers trekkers hikers backpackers campers caravaners motorhomers jet-setters

Synonyms by register

Formal

visitors travelers sightseers

Informal

explorers adventurers sightseers

Literary

wayfarers pilgrims sojourners

Antonyms

locals residents inhabitants natives citizens homesteaders

Common collocations

  • international tourists
  • domestic tourists
  • foreign tourists
  • local tourists
  • tourists attractions
  • tourists season
  • tourists visa
  • tourists information

Word family

noun tourist
verb tour
adjective touristic

Usage note

The word 'tourists' generally refers to people traveling for pleasure or interest, often to places outside their usual environment. It can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation of being uncritical or disruptive.

Example sentences

  1. The tourists rode the double-decker bus around the city.
  2. The beach was crowded with tourists taking pictures.
  3. The tourist information center had maps and brochures for visitors.
  4. The hotel was fully booked with tourists from all over the world.
  5. The tour guide showed the tourists the famous landmarks.

Quotes

  • I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list. - Susan Sontag
  • Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness. - Mark Twain
  • The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. - Saint Augustine

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