excursionist
Example Sentences
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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
On the turns, to save damage to his boat's lightweight hull, Driver Jones slowed down like a Sunday excursionist.
From Time Magazine Archive
“We hardly keep country hours here, sir,” she said, “on account of so much excursionist business.”
From Man and Maid by Nesbit, E. (Edith)
Paul was surprised at the liberal present, but quickly recovering, he said to the departing excursionist: "Hold on, my friend, you are forgetting something."
From The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World by Boyton, Paul
"I don't know 's I want to harbor him all winter," answered the excursionist frankly, striking into a good traveling gait as she started off toward the railroad station.
From The Queen's Twin and Other Stories by Jewett, Sarah Orne
