tourists

plural of tourist

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tourists Travel restrictions had been lifted only a few days before, and Rome was almost entirely empty of tourists. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 Despite the war in the Middle East, the third quarter recorded a solid performance there, in a period marked by the natural low seasonality of July and August and a reduced presence of international tourists. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 On the way, the Skunk Train began to depend mostly on tourists. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Backers envision more riverside development bringing tourists to kayak, fish and otherwise enjoy cleaner waterways that are more hospitable to native plants and animals. — CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Days earlier, a carriage horse named Deniz reportedly collapsed and died while pulling tourists. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The search for the small pup has rallied locals and tourists visiting the area. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Broadway is for tourists and celebrities, but every New Yorker has a Bowery connection. — J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The Hero With a Tragic Backstory Below stars Josh Hartnett as Calvin Penney, a fisherman fallen on hard times who now retrieves chunks of floating Arctic ice to be used in making vodka and reluctantly AirBnBs his home to tourists. — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourists
Noun
  • United earlier this year overhauled the way travelers earn miles to reward customers holding its credit cards.
    — Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Airport officials say that the spacious new building has more amenities and provides travelers with a modern take on the iconic old Hollywood vibe they're known for.
    — Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In October 2025, the government launched AutoGov through its TAMM app—a unified digital platform that centralizes over 1,000 smart government services for citizens, residents, businesses, and visitors in Abu Dhabi.
    — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Attendance at the downtown location fell year-over-year as visitors adjusted to the work.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026

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“Tourists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourists. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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