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tourists

Pronunciation: [ˈtʊərɪsts]

Word

Learn how to use tourists in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “travel”

(noun) people who travel to different places for fun or to see new things. Tourists love to explore new cities, enjoy local food, and learn about different cultures.

Example

The tourists took lots of pictures at the famous landmarks.

Example

There are no tourists in the small town during the winter.

Example

What do you think attracts tourists to this city?

Context: “economy”

(noun) people who visit a place, usually for leisure, which helps the local economy. Tourists bring money into the area by buying things, eating in restaurants, and staying in hotels.

Example

Many tourists visited the beach this summer, boosting the local shops' sales.

Example

The economy suffered when tourist numbers dropped significantly last year.

Example

How do tourists help improve the local economy?

How to pronounce tourists

Pronunciation: [ˈtʊərɪsts]

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