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vacationer

noun

Definition of vacationernext
as in traveler

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Recent Examples of vacationer For decades, the lifeguard stands of Florida’s Space Coast have served as symbols of a vacationer’s safety. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 This commentary was not from a wonkish TikToker nor a network pundit but from TMZ, the merciless purveyor of celebrity dirt, which published the images of Graham after a citizen vacationer noticed the senator flitting through the theme park and sent pictures. — Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacationer
  1. traveler
  2. tourist
  3. holidaymaker
  4. sightseer
  5. visitor
  6. excursionist
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration lifted a ground delay advisory at the airport as flight operations improved Monday morning for travelers.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Where to stay Following the success of its sister resort in Sumba (to the west of Rote), the 21-villa Nihi Rote and Hospitality Academy on Bo’a Beach opens the renowned surf sites to top-end travelers.
    — Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of traveler
Noun
  • At least 211 people were rescued from an Indonesian ferry that caught fire last month in rough seas near the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, while one person was found dead and four others remained missing.
    — IMAN SATRIA, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • That uncanny feeling of wandering through left-behind cities has made for its own niche tourist appeal, and natural elements that overtake these towns in the absence of human residents add another layer of intrigue.
    — Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of tourist
Noun
  • While both are operated under the same brand, each provide a unique atmosphere suited for different types of holidaymakers.
    — Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
  • British holidaymakers are now looking at destinations closer to home in southern Europe, including France, Spain, and Greece, and considering alternative travel options, including rail, as the Iran war raises the stakes of taking long-haul flights.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 16 May 2026
Definition of holidaymaker
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 sightseer
Noun
  • In January, Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted, leading officials at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park to warn visitors about heavy traffic, crowds and potential hazards.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Now in its 45th, year Fiesta Hispana (September 11-13) often draws more than 40,000 visitors.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of visitor
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
Definition of excursionist

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“Vacationer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacationer. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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