holidaymakers

noun

plural of holidaymaker, chiefly British
as in vacationers

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  1. tourists
  2. travelers
  3. sightseers
  4. visitors
Noun
  • Americans felt a sense of national pride from the throngs of international tourists who fell in love with Walmart and ranch dressing.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • The parades — accompanied by dances, music and song — draw large crowds and tourists every year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Definition of tourists
Noun
  • The New York Times European residents and summer travelers alike are searching for ways to stay safe and cool as the continent continues to swelter amid a series of historic heat waves.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton star as the space travelers with a great cast joining them on the ground, including Oscar nominee Ed Harris.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of travelers
Noun
  • The coverage of the latest chapter in the Reflecting Pool’s story has attracted news reporters and sightseers putting their hands in the murky waters.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 June 2026
  • Only a few sightseers lingered in the area to snap images of the Soldiers & Sailors Monument.
    — Cindi Andrews, IndyStar, 25 May 2026
Definition of sightseers
Noun
  • The ever-growing number of visitors had led local authorities to consider imposing entrance fees and registering visitor numbers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • That's worthwhile but unglamorous, and a long way from the green-hotel imagery most visitors associate with sustainability.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of visitors
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