pattern

Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Tourism

Here you will learn some English words about tourism, such as "courier", "backpacker", "voyager", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

review-disable

Review

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

spelling-disable

Spelling

quiz-disable

Quiz

Start learning
Words for General IELTS

a place, activity, etc. that is interesting and enjoyable to the public

Ex: The historic castle is a top attraction for history enthusiasts .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
courier
[noun]

a person employed by a travel agency to help and look after the tourists

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

tourism that includes visiting endangered natural environments which aims at preservation of the wildlife and the nature

Ex: The growing popularity of ecotourism is helping to fund nature reserves around the world .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
guide
[noun]

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

Ex: The knowledgeable museum guide made the history exhibits come alive .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a book that provides tourists with information about their destination

Ex: He scribbled notes in the margins of his guide book for future trips .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a public facility that provides visitors with historical and cultural information about a particular place

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

the time of the year that visiting a hotel, attraction, etc. is in high demand and the prices are high

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

the time of the year that a hotel, resort, etc. has the least visitors and prices are lower than normal

Ex: Airlines offer discounts on flights during the low season.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a place that has many hotels, bars, etc. where many people go on holiday

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

the period from late November to early January that a lot of people take holidays, including Christmas, Hanukah, and New Year

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
mecca
[noun]

a place that many people want to visit because it is known for something particular

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
showplace
[noun]

a place that attracts many tourists because of natural beauty, historical interest, etc.

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

someone whose job is taking tourists to interesting locations

Ex: Thanks to our experienced tour guide, we felt safe and well-informed as we ventured into unfamiliar territory .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
tourism
[noun]

‌the business of providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure

Ex: The tourism industry has been impacted significantly by global travel restrictions .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
tourist
[noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: Tourists took several photos of the picturesque landscape .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
touristy
[Adjective]

intended for, visited by, or attractive to tourists, in a way that one does not like it

Ex: She wanted to avoid the touristy areas and experience the city like a local .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a business that makes arrangements for people who want to travel

Ex: Online travel agencies have made it easier to compare prices and book trips from anywhere .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
unfrequented
[Adjective]

(of a place) hardly visited

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a person without much money who travels around, hiking or using public transport, carrying a backpack

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a person who travels for business

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
caravan
[noun]

a group of people on animals or vehicles that travel together for safety, especially across the desert

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
explorer
[noun]

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

Ex: She dreamed of becoming an explorer and traveling to remote islands .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
flyer
[noun]

a passenger on board an aircraft

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
pilgrim
[noun]

a person who visits foreign lands for a personal cause

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
traveler
[noun]

a person who is on a journey or someone who travels a lot

Ex: The traveler navigated the city streets with the help of a map .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a person who is on vacation or holiday, typically traveling away from home for leisure or relaxation

Ex: The resort offered various activities to keep vacationers entertained throughout their stay .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
voyager
[noun]

someone who travels to unknown places, in sea or space

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
passport
[noun]

a document for traveling between countries

Ex: The immigration officer reviewed my passport before granting entry .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
visa
[noun]

an official mark on someone's passport that allows them to enter or stay in a country

Ex: He traveled to the consulate to renew his visa before it expired .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

an official document that allows a tourist to enter a foreign country and stay there for a limited period of time

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
commuter
[noun]

a passenger train or airline that carries people to short distances regularly

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

Ex: Their sightseeing in London included the Tower of London , the British Museum , and Buckingham Palace .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
companion
[noun]

a person or animal with which one travels or spends a lot of time

Ex: He enjoys going on long hikes in the mountains with his canine companion, exploring new trails together .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

the activity of visiting the countryside and staying with local farmers in rural areas of a foreign country

Ex: She enjoyed her agritourism visit to the dairy farm , where she learned how to milk cows and make butter .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Vocabulary for IELTS (General)
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app