rubbernecker

as in traveller
a person who travels for pleasure a shop selling the kind of tacky souvenirs that rubberneckers can't seem to get enough of

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Noun
  • An international tourist tax in the amount of 1,000 yen ($7 USD) is automatically included in your departure airfare.
    Michelle Gross, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • The tourist destination of Cabo San Lucas is now in the possible path of Flossie.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • The same applies to travelers with mobility concerns.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
  • For light sleepers or travelers seeking a more tranquil setting, this property may not be the best fit.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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“Rubbernecker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbernecker. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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