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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Often overlooked by international holidaymakers in favor of Heraklion and its archaeological clout, Grecian travellers have long been fans of Chania town’s convivial harbor, a mix of impressive Cretan, Venetian and domed Ottoman architecture, and the wider prefecture’s farmlands. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 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 Brazilians, ex-pats and holidaymakers, united by a common language: Arsenal. James McNicholas, New York Times, 23 Feb. 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 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 13 May. 2026.

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