Meaning of the word "tourist trap" in English

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tourist trap

US /ˈtʊr.ɪst træp/
UK /ˈtʊr.ɪst træp/
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Noun

1.

a place that attracts many tourists and where goods and services are more expensive than elsewhere

Example:
The restaurant near the monument was a real tourist trap, with overpriced food and mediocre service.
We tried to avoid all the major tourist traps during our trip to Rome.
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