tourist

/ˈtʊəɹɪst/noun

A person who visits places for enjoyment rather than for work.

Example sentences

“The old town was crowded with tourists taking photographs.”
“In summer, the beach town fills with tourists from all over the country.”

Can carry a faint sneer, as in 'tourist trap' and 'too touristy'. 'Visitor' and 'traveler' are the neutral or flattering options.

Synonyms for tourist

sightseer
visitor
vacationer

Antonyms

local

Related words

beachThe strip of sand or small stones along the edge of the sea or a lake.suitcaseA big, usually rectangular bag for carrying clothes and belongings when you travel.vacationA long stretch of free time spent away from work or school.journeyA trip from one place to another, thought of as a single complete unit of travel.stationA place where trains or buses regularly stop so passengers can get on and off.flightA journey by airplane, especially a scheduled one that leaves at a set time.