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holidaymaker

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

noun

British.
  • holidaymakers
    plural
  1. vacationer.


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Etymology

Origin of holidaymaker

First recorded in 1830–40; holiday + maker

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Lilia, a holidaymaker from an area north of Sevastopol, said the private sector was "struggling".

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

On 20 January the McCanns release sketches of a suspect, based on a description by a British holidaymaker of a "creepy man" seen at the resort.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2025

It was brought home by a Norfolk holidaymaker who had it brought to his attention during a trip across the pond.

From BBC Feb. 5, 2025

But the scheme which will see a new car park, shop and holidaymaker accommodation was approved by councillors, and it will aim to provide a permanent parking solution for the area.

From BBC Dec. 22, 2024

At intervals, a belated holidaymaker was still to be met with hurrying townwards: only they two were leaving the town, and its innocent revels, behind them.

From Maurice Guest by Henry Handel Richardson

Rob Kingsland, from the outdoor adventure company Rugged Coast in Glencoe, believes Scotland's cooler, more comfortable climate is making it increasingly attractive to holidaymakers wanting to spend their time outdoors.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

A forest fire in the Landes region of southwest France reignited early Saturday forcing the evacuation of another 100 residents and holidaymakers around the town of Luglon, authorities said.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

The company noted renewed interest in Eastern Mediterranean destinations as holidaymakers return to the region after months of geopolitical uncertainty.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

The paper also reports that thousands of holidaymakers are facing huge queues at Europe's ports, with blazes in south-west France forcing the evacuation of more than 40,000 people and Spain declaring a national emergency.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Summer or winter the place was usually fairly full of what were called good-class visitors, either holidaymakers or invalids.

From The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell

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