touristic

adjective

tour·​is·​tic tu̇r-ˈi-stik How to pronounce touristic (audio)
: of or relating to a tour, tourism, or tourists
… the touristic tradition of visiting Roman ruins by night.—Naomi Rosenblum
touristically
tu̇r-ˈi-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce touristic (audio)
adverb

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In wealthy Medellin, hawkers have transformed onetime local drug lord Pablo Escobar into a mascot for touristic trinkets. — Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025 From the days of colonists and pirates to the more modern era (of, say, bankers and lawyers servicing offshore corporations), its touristic charms have gone largely unappreciated. — John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026 Patients who choose Turkey not only receive hair transplant services but also experience a cultural, historical, and touristic journey. — Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025 Stopping to pose for pictures with traditional souvenirs, the pair were among a group of sumo wrestlers who visited most of London's touristic landmarks, including Buckingham Palace and Westminster with its iconic Big Ben. — Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for touristic

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of touristic was in 1848

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“Touristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touristic. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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