touristy

adjective

tour·​isty ˈtu̇r-ə-stē How to pronounce touristy (audio)
1
: patronized by or appealing to tourists
touristy restaurants
2
: characteristic of or relating to tourists
touristy behavior

Examples of touristy in a Sentence

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And that kind of thing didn’t happen in Mystic, a touristy escape from New York City complete with bobbing boats and sea lions doing tricks at the aquarium. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 The weather is balmy but not too hot, almost solely residents remain on the islands, and hotels and touristy restaurants are still closed before the official start of the high season. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026 Or lean into the touristy fun and go shopping and wine-tasting. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 Once considered a touristy fashion faux pas, belt bags have undergone a complete rebrand, becoming a practical, stylish accessory for travelers in the know. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for touristy

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of touristy was in 1906

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“Touristy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touristy. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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