Tourism Vocabulary
Tourism Vocabulary
Vocabulary (Nouns)
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
| activities | things to do | There are lots of activities that the whole family will enjoy. | |
| architecture | design of a building | The architecture of this building is typical of the Renaissance age. | |
| art gallery | place to look at professional paintings and drawings | We are going to visit the art gallery where local painters exhibit their art. | |
| attractions | places for tourists to see | The water park is our most recent attraction . | |
| bearings | feeling for understanding one's location/surroundings in an unknown area | If you're having trouble getting your bearings just remember that the mountains are west. | |
| business district | area in a city that has many offices | Keep in mind that this is the business district so that grocery store may be expensive. | |
| castle | a building for royalty | No one has lived in this castle since the last king died twenty years ago. | |
| church | a place to worship God | The church is the central meeting place in this town. | |
| conveniences | things that make life easier | There you will find all of your conveniences, from suntan lotion to shampoo. | |
| custom | something people of a region do often | It's a custom to hang beads in the windows at this time of year. | |
| en route | on the way | While we are en route to the hotel I will point out the beach and the golf course. | |
| entertainment district | a place where there are theaters and concert halls | If you want to catch a movie while you're here, the entertainment district is off to your left. | |
| exception | something/someone that does not follow the usual rules or expectations | With the exception of Johnson Street, it is safe to walk around here at night. | |
| exhibition | objects (i.e. art) displayed for a short time for the public to view | It may be tough to find parking with the car exhibition on this week. | |
| grocery store/supermarket | place to buy food to take home | Since you have a kitchenette at your hotel you will need to know where the grocery store is. | |
| highlight | the best part | People often say that the highlight of their trip is the botanical gardens. | |
| legend | a person or story known for a long time | According to an old legend, a sea monster lives in this lake. | |
| lobby | front entrance | We will meet in the lobby at 8 am sharp. | |
| locals | people who live in an area | The locals are usually happy to show tourists around. | |
| location | place where something can be found | This location is the best because you don't need to bother renting a car. | |
| map | shows roads and directions to places | I'll give you each a map so you can follow along as we walk. | |
| market | place to buy fresh food and homemade items | Every Sunday there is a farmer's market on Wade Street. | |
| monument | a statue/structure that honors an event or person | This monument honors the men and women who died during the war. | |
| museum | a place where historical items are displayed | The museum charges a small fee for adults, but children are free. | |
| necessities | things that people need for every day living | We recommend that you only carry necessities in your purse and leave everything else at the hotel. | |
| original state | the way something appeared from the beginning | Except for the roof, this home has been left in its original state. | |
| photograph | picture taken with a camera | You may not take photographs here, but you can purchase a postcard. | |
| postcard | a card with a picture on one side(usually an object or place that tourists see) that can be mailed without an envelope | The gift shop has many great souvenirs, such as postcards of the beautiful waterfalls. | |
| questions or concerns | things that tourists may want to say or ask | The plane almost missed the runway because it was such a bad storm. | |
| request | something that has been asked for politely | The driver has made a request that you throw all of your garbage in the bin at the front on your way out. | |
| restaurant district | part of a town/city with many places to eat | You will see there are many more eateries to choose from when we head to the restaurant district. | |
| ritual | tradition, custom, action (religious or cultural) that people do often | It is an old native ritual to dance during the sunrise. | |
| scenery | natural beauty to look at | It is impossible to capture the beauty of this scenery in pictures. | |
| settlers | people who first made a home in an area | The original settlers relied on oxen to carry their wares. | |
| shopping district | area of town where there are many stores | You may want to save some spending money because we'll be visiting the shopping district this afternoon. | |
| site | place,location | This is the site of a very famous battle. | |
| stairway/stairwell | steps going up or down | The stairwell is very steep, so please watch your step. | |
| street people | people who live on the street, often begging for money | You may be surprised how many street people ask you for money. | |
| surroundings | things that you see around you | I hope you enjoy the castle and its surroundings, including the secret garden. | |
| voice | the sound you make when speaking | I apologize for my voice today as I have a bit of a cold. | |
| voucher | a piece of paper that shows you have paid | Don't forget to bring your voucher for a free coffee in the hotel lobby. | |
| waterfront | piece of land next to an ocean, lake, or river | There will be plenty of live entertainment down at the waterfront. | |
| window | glass that you look out | We can peer in the window but I think they are probably closed for the day. | |
Vocabulary (Verbs)
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
| arrive | reach a destination | I am glad to see you all arrived safely. | |
| close | to finish | We will close the tour with a view of the city at sunset. | |
| continue on | keep going | If you're all finished looking here, we will continue on with the tour. | |
| depart | leave | The last ferry departs at 4 pm, so make sure you don't miss it. | |
| enjoy | have a good experience | I have enjoyed meeting all of you today. | |
| expect | think that something will be/happen a certain way | You probably weren't expecting to see snow. | |
| permit | allow | You are permitted to have a beverage on the bus, but please do not eat any food. | |
| proceed | go forward | Please proceed all the way to the back of the bus. | |
| raise (a hand) | lift | If you have any questions during the tour, please raise your hand. | |
| recommend | suggest | We recommend that you only keep a small amount of cash in your wallet. | |
| refer | suggest | I will gladly refer you to my favorite restaurants, if you are interested. | |
| relax | sit back and enjoy time in peace | Tomorrow you will have a day to just relax on the beach. | |
| show someone around | take people to see an area | When we get to the museum someone else will show us around. | |
| sit back | relax in a seated position | Please sit back and enjoy the bus tour. | |
| speak up | talk louder | If you need me to speak up or slow down, please let me know. | |
Vocabulary (Adjectives)
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
| ancient | very old | The ancient village has been left untouched. | |
| beautiful/gorgeous | very nice looking | You will find beautiful homemade jewelery in that shop. | |
| breathtaking | when a view is very impressive | Under the starlight the waterfall is simply breathtaking. | |
| customary | traditional | It is customary to shake hands and bow as you enter. | |
| dangerous | not safe | It is dangerous to accept a ride from a local. | |
| devastating | very sad, unfortunate | The tsunami was devastating for local hotels. | |
| elegant | attractive, yet simple | There is an elegant dining room for guests to eat in. | |
| enormous | very large | This enormous sculpture stands one-hundred feet high. | |
| exciting | makes one feel very happy/energetic | It's so exciting to see new places, isn't it? | |
| extensive | covers a lot | This house has an extensive history, and you can read more in the brochures. | |
| fascinating | very interesting to learn about/see | It is fascinating to know how people lived back then. | |
| haunted | believed to have ghosts living there | The house is said to be haunted and no one has lived in it for fifty years or more. | |
| heritage | of historical importance | The government named this school as a heritage site last year. | |
| international | around the world | Every year it is an international celebration, with people coming from as far away as Africa. | |
| lovely | very nice (appearance or personality) | This is a lovely place to sit and watch the local birds. | |
| magnificent | amazing | This part of town is known for its magnificent wall murals. | |
| popular | liked by many | June is the most popular time for tourists to come here. | |
| prevalent | very noticeable | Crime is prevalent in the old parts of town. | |
| reconstructed | built again | The village was reconstructed after the major fire in 1910. | |
| restored | returned to its original state | All of the antique furniture has been professionally restored. | |
| safe | not dangerous | The water is safe to drink here. | |
| scenic | nice to look at (nature) | We will go up to the balcony for a scenic view of the grounds. | |
| superb | very good (i.e. service, food, entertainment) | The children put on a superb concert at Christmas time. | |
| thrilling | exciting | Cliff jumping is a thrilling experience for those of you who aren't afraid of heights. | |
| unbelievable | too amazing/strange to seem true | It is unbelievable what some of these street entertainers can do. | |
| visible | able to be seen | The top of the tower may not be visible because of the fog. | |
+ نوشته شده در ساعت 12:39 توسط Haadi Saeedi
|
