holidaymaker

Definition of holidaymakernext
chiefly British

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of holidaymaker The struggle was encapsulated by the collapse of the heavily indebted Thomas Cook in September 2019, leaving 600,000 mainly British, German and Scandinavian holidaymakers trapped overseas, necessitating the biggest peacetime repatriation in history. Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025 Despite the mob activity, Corsica is a beloved island for French and international holidaymakers alike and special for its unique culture and traditions. Ed Meza, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025 Nestled among the rolling hills that rise up from meadows of the upper River Thames, the Cotswolds’ picture-postcard towns and villages have been popular with holidaymakers for centuries. Roisín Savage, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025 Companies adapted their ships to cater to holidaymakers, offering luxurious vacations at sea rather than point-to-point travel. David Nikel, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for holidaymaker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holidaymaker
Noun
  • The city also offers a tourist train for five euros that runs about every hour, connecting the historic center with the two main beach areas (Platja de la Grava and Platja de l’Arenal).
    Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The museum, focused on the arts, history and technology, will draw tourists and scholars from around the world.
    Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Designed with mild compression (8-15 mmHg), these won’t feel as constricting as socks with higher support, which might be preferred by some travelers.
    Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, disrupting plans for thousands of travelers during a busy holiday weekend and in a region that experts say is among the most popular for travelers this time of year.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Including their fellow sightseers, of course.
    New York Times, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
  • While there’s more mining activity in Wyoming or the Dakotas, Energy Fuels spokesman Curtis Moore said some of America’s best, cheapest uranium sources are in the Southwest and, yes, near a great gorge that is sacred to multiple tribes and beloved by millions of sightseers.
    Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Photos of diners fill nearly every inch of the shop, documenting years of regulars and first-time visitors alike.
    Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Residents and visitors are asked to avoid areas where prescribed fires will be conducted.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Fully 1000 excursionists from San Diego with a number from Los Angeles journeyed to this city, loading the special San Diego excursion trains to the guards.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2019

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“Holidaymaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holidaymaker. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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