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Meaning of "tourist trap" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TOURIST TRAP

tourist trap  [ˈtʊərɪst træp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TOURIST TRAP

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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tourist trap is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TOURIST TRAP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

tourist trap

Tourist trap

Tourist trap is an establishment, or group of establishments, that has been created or re-purposed with the aim of attracting tourists and their money. Tourist traps will typically provide services, entertainment, souvenirs and other products for tourists to purchase. While the term may have negative connotations for some, such establishments may be viewed by tourists as fun and interesting diversions.

Definition of tourist trap in the English dictionary

The definition of tourist trap in the dictionary is a place that attracts a lot of tourists and where food, drink, entertainment, etc is more expensive than normal.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TOURIST TRAP


attrap
əˈtræp
blackstrap
ˈblækˌstræp
booby-trap
ˈbuːbɪˌtræp
bootstrap
ˈbuːtˌstræp
chinstrap
ˈtʃɪnstræp
claptrap
ˈklæpˌtræp
entrap
ɪnˈtræp
firetrap
ˈfaɪəˌtræp
flytrap
ˈflaɪˌtræp
honeytrap
ˈhʌnɪˌtræp
jockstrap
ˈdʒɒkˌstræp
mantrap
ˈmænˌtræp
mousetrap
ˈmaʊsˌtræp
rattletrap
ˈrætəlˌtræp
strap
stræp
suntrap
ˈsʌnˌtræp
trap
træp
unstrap
ʌnˈstræp
watchstrap
ˈwɒtʃˌstræp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TOURIST TRAP

touring bindings
touring car
tourism
tourist
tourist agency
tourist bureau
tourist class
tourist court
tourist home
tourist industry
tourist information
tourist information centre
tourist information office
tourist office
tourist trade
tourist traffic
touristed
touristic
touristically
touristy

WORDS THAT END LIKE TOURIST TRAP

ankle strap
booby trap
bra strap
death trap
fall trap
light trap
live trap
lobster trap
poverty trap
radar trap
rat trap
sand trap
shoulder strap
speed trap
steam trap
stench trap
stink trap
T-strap
tank trap
the strap

Synonyms and antonyms of tourist trap in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tourist trap» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TOURIST TRAP

Find out the translation of tourist trap to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tourist trap from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tourist trap» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

旅游陷阱
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

trampa para turistas
570 millions of speakers

English

tourist trap
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पर्यटक जाल
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

فخ السياحية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

туристическая западня
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

armadilha para turistas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পর্যটক ফাঁদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

piège à touristes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Perangkap pelancong
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Touristenfalle
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

観光トラップ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

관광 트랩
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wisata jebakan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cái bẫy du lịch
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுற்றுலா பொறி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पर्यटक सापळा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Turist tuzağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

trappola per turisti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pułapka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

туристична пастка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

capcana turistica
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παγίδα για τους τουρίστες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

toeriste trap
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

turistfälla
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

turistfelle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tourist trap

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TOURIST TRAP»

The term «tourist trap» is regularly used and occupies the 82.624 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TOURIST TRAP» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «tourist trap» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «tourist trap» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tourist trap

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TOURIST TRAP»

Discover the use of tourist trap in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tourist trap and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Tourist Trap
Entry name: Cassandra Grace Event: Horseback riding (jumping) Animal name: Lola (best horse in the world!) Fee enclosed: Um, almost .
Emma Harrison, 2009
2
Tourist Trap
Devious twins Edgar and Ellen scheme to thwart the mayor's tourism initiative, which, if successful, would destroy the town junkyard--the twins' favorite playground, foraging spot, and home to their beloved carnivorous plant, Berenice. $150 ...
Charles Ogden, 2005
3
Beyond the tourist trap: a study of Sint Maarten culture
For abstract see: Caribbean abstracts, no. 7, 1995-1996 (1997); p. 114, no. 0625.
Menno P. Sypkens Smit, 1995
4
Tourist Trap
Lawyer-sleuth Rebecca Schwartz is horrified when a man identifying himself as the Trapper begins murdering tourists in order to destroy the city's tourism. Reprint.
Julie Smith, 1992
5
Tourist trap island
When the small Dungan Island community is mistakenly told it needs to install an expensive sewer system, the residents decide to become a tourist destination in order to raise the money they need, but it changes the tranquil island into a ...
Gary Apple, 2001
6
Tourist Trap
Devious twins Edgar and Ellen scheme to thwart the mayor's tourism initiative, which, if successful, would destroy the town junkyard--the twins' favorite playground, foraging spot, and home to their beloved carniverous plant, Berenice.
Charles Ogden, 2004
7
Tourist Trap
Sue Ann Bowling. Tourist Trap Tourist Trap. A NOVEL OF THE jARNIAN CONFEDERATION sue Ann bowling A novel of the Jarnian Confederation Sue Ann Bowling. Front Cover.
Sue Ann Bowling, 2011
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LIFE
... millions of us — are best advised to keep their travel documents up to date and their eyes open. Otherwise the real tourist trap of our era may become the tourist's own backyard. 19 by SUSANNA McBEE N, An hour before visiting Dr. Harry.
9
Horror Films of the 1970s
Charles Band Productions Presents Tourist Trap. Art Director: Robert A. Burns. Editor: Ted Nicolaou. Director of Photography: Nicholas Van Sternberg. Music: Pino Donaggio. Conducted by: Natale Massara. Executive Producer: Charles Band.
John Kenneth Muir, 2002
10
Maine Curiosities, 3rd
Groan and McGurn's Tourist Trap West Bethel It's a sign of the times: having one of the tackiest signs in the state is no guarantee of success, except in books about tacky signs. The sign used to read “Groan & McGurn's Tourist Trap,” in front of a ...
Bither, Tim Sample, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TOURIST TRAP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tourist trap is used in the context of the following news items.
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10 tourist traps you should avoid in Italy - and where to go instead
But Italy is big, and it can be overwhelming for first timers, who inevitably, bowled over by choice, fall into overpriced tourist traps. Here are the places you should ... «Business Insider, Jun 15»
2
Sandy-ravaged 'tourist trap' is finally safe for real New Yorkers
Long dissed as a salty tourist trap, and more recently ravaged by Hurricane Sandy, the South Street Seaport's ship has finally come in. A fleet of vibrant new ... «New York Post, Jun 15»
3
Really, is this fun? Picture: Nige Brown Source: Flickr
In many cases, a tourist trap's appeal lies is in the eye of the beholder. Taking a photo while kissing the Blarney stone or cruising the canals of Venice in a ... «NEWS.com.au, Jun 15»
4
The ultimate tourist trap? North Korea wants to woo millions to …
FILE - In this Monday, July 28, 2014, file photo, North Korean women talk over pots of burning charcoal for cooking seafood on a pier leading to Jangdok Island ... «Fox News, May 15»
5
Tacky Tuscan Tourist Trap?
When filming our TV shows, we often note how we make things look better than they are. The truth is, there are a lot of tacky tourist traps throughout Europe. «Huffington Post, May 15»
6
50 State Tribute to the Great American Tourist Trap
Americans love a good tourist trap, especially the kind that lures us in with two dozen billboards promising the most amazing experience of our lives. «Yahoo Travel, May 15»
7
Tourist trap
Texas is big. Houston, sprawling. But the Houston First Corp. seems to think they need to squeeze our city into the narrow definition of a tourist-friendly town ... «Chron.com, May 15»
8
Florida's Panama City Beach: Not your typical Floridian tourist trap
Panama City Beach, on the north-west "Emerald Coast" in the state's Panhandle, is not your typical Floridian tourist trap, with the notable exception of March ... «The Independent, Mar 15»
9
4 Major Tourist Traps to Avoid While Visiting New York City
Here are four tourist traps that savvy vacationers would do well to avoid during their stay in New York City. Doing so will save you time, money, and stress! «The Cheat Sheet, Mar 15»
10
Italy, Beyond the Tourist Traps
That is why Mr. Hooper, 65, thinks life is too short for tourist traps. Many people, he said, tend to prioritize Italy's famous sites over its more sincere side, when in ... «New York Times, Feb 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Tourist trap [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/tourist-trap>. Apr 2024 ».
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