holidaymakers

noun

plural of holidaymaker, chiefly British
as in vacationers

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  1. tourists
  2. travelers
  3. sightseers
  4. visitors
Noun
  • Meanwhile, China is attracting more visitors with its visa-free entry policies, and Japan’s weak currency is drawing in a record number of tourists.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Botswana, which attracts international tourists for its rich wildlife, has a policy to compensate local people for human-wildlife conflict incidents and hundreds of cases are recorded each year.
    — Sello Motseta, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of tourists
Noun
  • Approved by frequent travelers, this portable device will effectively set your mind at ease when attempting to enjoy a restful vacation away from potential threats and unknown cameras.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Chile travelers are typically seeking soft or active adventure and a variety of nature experiences.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of travelers
Noun
  • Two engaged couples posed for wedding photos in between joggers, dog walkers and sightseers who clamored around Osprey Street to enjoy the day’s majestic sunset.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • By the 1980s, just a few years after the National Geographic story came out, the monarchs were already drawing streams of intrepid sightseers from abroad, despite almost no tourism infrastructure.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of sightseers
Noun
  • When presented together and thought juxtapositionally, the works launch visitors onto an emotional pendulum that pivots from exhilaration to unease and distress.
    — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • His vision was to feed a family of four for $20 and to welcome all visitors.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of visitors
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