Pronunciation: /ˈtʊr.ɪs.ti/

Definitions of touristy

adjective describing something that is typical of or suitable for tourists

Example Sentences

A1 The touristy area was crowded with souvenir shops.

A2 The touristy part of town had a lot of attractions for visitors.

B1 I prefer to avoid touristy places and explore off-the-beaten-path locations.

B2 The city center is quite touristy, but if you venture out, you can find more authentic experiences.

C1 Despite being touristy, the beach still had its charm with crystal-clear waters and white sand.

C2 The touristy nature of the town was evident in the abundance of tour buses and guided tours available.

Examples of touristy in a Sentence

formal The city council is working to balance the needs of tourists with the desire to avoid becoming too touristy.

informal I prefer to avoid the touristy areas and find hidden gems off the beaten path.

slang I'm not into all that touristy stuff - I like to do my own thing.

figurative Her personality was like a touristy souvenir shop - flashy and shallow.

Grammatical Forms of touristy

past tense

touristed

plural

touristies

comparative

more touristy

superlative

most touristy

present tense

tourists

future tense

will tourist

perfect tense

have toured

continuous tense

is touring

singular

touristy

positive degree

touristy

infinitive

to tourist

gerund

touristing

participle

touristed

Origin and Evolution of touristy

First Known Use: 1925 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'touristy' originated from the English language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe places or activities that are popular among tourists, the word 'touristy' has evolved to also connote a negative connotation of being overly commercialized or lacking authenticity.