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 Since the 1970s, British holidaymakers have flown to Malaga on Spain's Costa del Sol, attracted by the warmer climate and low cost airlines. Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for holidaymaker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holidaymaker
Noun
  • Videos circulating on social media showed plumes of smoke billowing over the tourist city of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, and people sprinting through the airport of the state’s capital in panic.
    Fabiola Sanchez, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Videos circulating social media showed plumes of smoke billowing over the tourist city of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, and people sprinting through the airport of the state’s capital in panic.
    Fabiola Sánchez, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The service Many travelers would agree that what pits a five-star hotel above the rest is its service.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
  • If travelers are flying into or out of San Francisco's airport and have a connecting flight, folks should expect delays and plan accordingly when booking their tickets.
    Noe Padilla, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • One house in particular, on the generous corner lot at Gower and Douthit streets, attracted sightseers from all over town.
    Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Rooms full of computer setups abut secured labs, most equipped with one-way see-through walls so sightseers can sneak a peek at the genetic endeavors underway.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The ride has been billed as the tallest inverted family coaster in North America, indicating its thrill level is intended to suit visitors of all ages.
    Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Perhaps most notably, Amarillo is home to Cadillac Ranch, a public art installation featuring 10 Cadillacs buried in a field—uniquely, visitors are encouraged to graffiti the cars with spray paint.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 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 25 Feb. 2026.

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