vacationist

noun

va·ca·tion·ist vā-ˈkā-sh(ə-)nist

və-

Synonyms of vacationist next

: a person taking a vacation : vacationer

Word History

Etymology

vacation entry 1 + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vacationist was in 1885

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“Vacationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacationist. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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vacationist

noun

va·ca·tion·ist vā-ˈkā-sh(ə-)nəst

: a person taking a vacation

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