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
One day an excursionist swam far out over the breakers.
From The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World by Boyton, Paul
I shall live in hopes of going back some-day and seeing Billings properly—as a visiting Chamber of Commerce booster or a Rotary excursionist, or something equally sans reproche.
From Down the Yellowstone by Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome)
"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
