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holidaymaker

American  
[hol-i-dey-mey-ker] / ˈhɒl ɪ deɪˌmeɪ kər /

noun

British.
  1. vacationer.


Etymology

Origin of holidaymaker

First recorded in 1830–40; holiday + maker

Example Sentences

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For holidaymakers who might think of the Canaries as a year-round sun destination this may come as a surprise but snow over the volcano is actually not unusual, especially in winter and early spring.

From BBC

British holidaymakers are rebooking Easter trips away from Dubai due to the war in neighbouring Iran, causing a spike in demand for "reassuring" destinations, travel firms have told the BBC.

From BBC

Debbie contracted a respiratory tract infection and has had to pay doctors' fees, while some elderly holidaymakers had to buy medication when they ran out.

From BBC

Nations have scrambled to repatriate holidaymakers caught up in the fighting with air traffic severely limited as missiles and drones dominate the skies above the region.

From Barron's

With flights scrapped and travellers stranded or hastily repatriated, the war is also hammering tourism in a region that has become a prized destination for holidaymakers worldwide.

From Barron's