tourist trap

Frequency: 6.57.8 per million words

a place that attracts many tourists and is usually expensive and of poor quality

touristNOUN + NOUN

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trap

Examples (10)

  • Many famous landmarks have become tourist traps, selling overpriced souvenirs.
  • Be wary of shops near popular attractions; they're often tourist traps.
  • We accidentally stumbled into a tourist trap and paid too much for lunch.
  • Local residents avoid that restaurant, calling it a classic tourist trap.
  • Despite its beauty, the island has developed into a commercial tourist trap.
  • The market used to be authentic, but now it's just a tourist trap.
  • He warned me not to fall for every supposed 'authentic experience' as many are tourist traps.
  • To avoid tourist traps, always research local eateries and shops.
  • This charming little café turned out to be a total tourist trap with mediocre food and high prices.
  • The museum gift shop felt like a bit of a tourist trap, but I bought a postcard anyway.