holidaymaker

noun

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

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While destinations like Paris, Mallorca, and New York continue to dominate searches, Sardinia holidays are booming and long-haul trending destinations such as Sapporo, Nha Trang and Cairns are piquing the interest of holidaymakers seeking new adventures during the off-season. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 Instead, a growing wave of holidaymakers appears to be prioritizing summer trips to northern Europe to escape the blistering heat. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025 Among the roster of holidaymakers is Rick, a greasy misanthrope played by Walton Goggins, and his significantly younger girlfriend, Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), a fun, flirty babe whose perpetual good mood is at complete odds with her partner. Olivia Petter, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025 Auckland’s North Located between rolling green countryside and an untouched coastline, Matakana is renowned as the ultimate getaway for foodies, beachgoers, and holidaymakers. Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 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 14 May. 2025.

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