excursionist

Example Sentences

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On the turns, to save damage to his boat's lightweight hull, Driver Jones slowed down like a Sunday excursionist.

From Time Magazine Archive

When the Ontario liquor stores actually opened, however, it quickly became obvious that an "excursionist," unless roped, hog-tied and branded as such, could not possibly be distinguished from a "tourist."

From Time Magazine Archive

Pedestrian trips are very fatiguing in Tahiti, since it is so richly watered that the excursionist is constantly obliged to wade through plains of sand and rivers. 

From A Woman's Journey Round the World by Pfeiffer, Ida

“We hardly keep country hours here, sir,” she said, “on account of so much excursionist business.”

From Man and Maid by Nesbit, E. (Edith)

We have said that there were some remarkable caves at this place, which had long been objects of interest to the traveller and excursionist.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 by Wilson, John Mackay