holidaymaker

[hol-i-dey-mey-ker]

noun

British.

1. vacationer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of holidaymaker¹

First recorded in 1830–40; holiday + maker

Example Sentences

The tourism authority in Ghana - once a major departure point for enslaved Africans being shipped to the Caribbean - told the BBC there had been a "notable increase" in holidaymakers from the islands in recent years.

From BBC

"A lot of holidaymakers are waiting now for the weather forecast before deciding whether to go on holiday or not."

From BBC

Although the seaside retains its appeal to these holidaymakers, they say they can see why there has been a shift in visiting habits generally.

From BBC

UK holidaymakers are leaving it later to book shorter stays closer to home, travel firms are reporting.

From BBC

But those held in the former Ayia exhibition centre did not come to the Greek island as holidaymakers.

From BBC