Tourist

Pronunciation: /ˈtʊr.ɪst/

Definitions of tourist

noun A person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure.

Example Sentences

A1 The tourist took a lot of pictures during their vacation.

A2 The tourist visited famous landmarks in the city.

B1 The tourist enjoyed trying local cuisine in different countries.

B2 The tourist decided to explore off-the-beaten-path destinations.

C1 The tourist was well-versed in the history of the region they were visiting.

C2 The tourist was invited to give a presentation on sustainable tourism practices.

Examples of tourist in a Sentence

formal The tourist visited all the famous landmarks in the city.

informal The tourist checked out all the cool spots around town.

slang The tourist was out exploring the city like a boss.

figurative The tourist was like a sponge, soaking up all the sights and sounds of the city.

Grammatical Forms of tourist

• past tense: toured
• plural: tourists
• comparative: more touristy
• superlative: most touristy
• present tense: tour
• future tense: will tour
• perfect tense: have toured
• continuous tense: is touring
• singular: tourist
• positive degree: tourist
• infinitive: to tour
• gerund: touring
• participle: touring

Origin and Evolution of tourist

First Known Use: 1772 year

Language of Origin: Latin and French

Story behind the word: The word 'tourist' originated from the Latin word 'tornare' which means 'to turn' or 'to circle around'. It was later adapted into the French word 'touriste' to refer to someone who goes on a journey or tour.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who traveled for pleasure or leisure, the meaning of 'tourist' has evolved over time to encompass anyone who travels to a destination outside their usual environment for any purpose.