holidaymaker

Definition of holidaymakernext
chiefly British

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of holidaymaker In a bar popular with teenagers, there’s a growing realization in Crans-Montana that many of the dead are some of the youngest in this community of locals and holidaymakers. Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 3 Jan. 2026 At the same time, strikes, southern European wildfires and conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East — as well as memories of how airlines like Air Berlin and Monarch had collapsed before the pandemic — combined to drive holidaymakers back into the arms of companies offering a one-stop shop. 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 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
  • They’re headed to a major global tourist destination — a city with beautiful beaches and balmy weather — for the school’s spring break.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Residential areas are closed off to tourists, and DUI checkpoints and security checkpoints have been set up at beach entrances.
    Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • While Ho’s experience with AI has been positive, the reliability of AI continues to be a concern for many travelers.
    Sydney Goh, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Solo travelers booking the latter will be happy to note that the smaller cabins are designed just as thoughtfully, using the same design language—and are spacious for one person.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 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
  • Wodapalooza has attracted thousands of visitors and is part of the city’s plan this year to rebrand Miami Beach in March as a fitness destination rather than a party hotspot.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The Lakers picked apart their visitors in the pick-and-roll.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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