turista

noun

tu·ris·ta tu̇-ˈrē-stə

: traveler's diarrhea

the entire family came down with the dreaded turista three days into their long-awaited vacation

Etymology

Spanish, tourist

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of turista was in 1962

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“Turista.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turista. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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turista

noun

tu·ris·ta tu̇-ˈrē-stə

: traveler's diarrhea

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