English · Travel & Places
tourism
/ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm/
[/ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm/]
business of travel
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The business of providing services for people who are travelling for pleasure.
Example
Tourism brings millions of visitors and a great deal of money to the historic coastal city.
Tourism brings millions of visitors and a great deal of money to the historic coastal city.
Etymology
From 'tour' (Latin 'tornus', a lathe or circuit) plus '-ism', dating to the 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in economics, business, and travel.