Phrase guide

tourist trap

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An establishment, such as a shop or display, where tourists are encouraged to spend money on goods or services not necessarily of good value.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: toeristenval — establishment encouraging tourists to spend money
  • Finnish: turistipyydys — establishment encouraging tourists to spend money
  • Finnish: turistirysä — establishment encouraging tourists to spend money
  • French: attrape-touriste — establishment encouraging tourists to spend money
  • French: piège à touristes — establishment encouraging tourists to spend money
  • German: Touristenfalle — establishment encouraging tourists to spend money
  • Hungarian: turistacsapda — establishment encouraging tourists to spend money
  • Polish: sklep z kiczem dla turystów — establishment encouraging tourists to spend money
  • Swedish: turistfälla — establishment encouraging tourists to spend money
  • Turkish: turist kapanı — establishment encouraging tourists to spend money
  • Turkish: turist tuzağı — establishment encouraging tourists to spend money