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
  • Threatened by tourists, large-scale farming, and the changing modern world, the farm needs every family member on deck.
    The Know, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The favorable outcome for exporters could improve employment in industries like manufacturing or advanced technology, while the relative strength of foreign currencies could bring additional tourists and expand the hospitality sector, experts said.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The traveler confessed to extorting others to commit self-harm, the memo said.
    Curt Devine, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Rhode Island tops a new study based on real traveler reviews, beating out Texas, New York, and Washington for romantic charm.
    Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Including their fellow sightseers, of course.
    New York Times, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
  • While there’s more mining activity in Wyoming or the Dakotas, Energy Fuels spokesman Curtis Moore said some of America’s best, cheapest uranium sources are in the Southwest and, yes, near a great gorge that is sacred to multiple tribes and beloved by millions of sightseers.
    Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Famously diverse, the club draws in a mix of locals, visitors, and a strong contingent of regulars who are deeply embedded in Berlin's underground scene.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
  • In the years that followed, the Grand Métropole Hotel subsequently hosted a roster of prominent visitors, including famous actors such as Charlie Chaplin, who reportedly spent his honeymoon there.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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