holidaymaker

noun

hol·​i·​day·​mak·​er ˈhä-lə-dē-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce holidaymaker (audio)
ˈhä-lə-ˌdā-
Synonyms of holidaymakernext
chiefly British

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Videos on social media have shown holidaymakers getting out of cars to walk to Dublin Airport amid long lines of traffic. Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2026 The pic centers on a group of holidaymakers who must fight for their lives against a rampaging hippo after becoming lost in the Louisiana swamplands. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026 The verdict Rock Villa is for holidaymakers who value space, calm, and rehabilitation. Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026 But, while the après-ski is a highlight for many, ski insurance experts are also issuing a warning to holidaymakers to plan responsibly and only return to the slopes when alcohol has fully left your system to avoid invalidating your insurance - something which many travellers are unaware of. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for holidaymaker

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of holidaymaker was in 1852

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“Holidaymaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holidaymaker. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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