holidaymaker

noun

hol·​i·​day·​mak·​er ˈhä-lə-dē-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce holidaymaker (audio)
ˈhä-lə-ˌdā-
chiefly British

Examples of holidaymaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But the classic American towns that have lured generations of holidaymakers remain a popular option. Amy Louise Bailey, Vogue, 13 June 2024 Here are some of the costs holidaymakers can expect, and how to cut them. Marc Shoffman, theweek, 9 May 2024 Colin Shanahan Ireland’s southeastern corner has always been something of a go-to for local holidaymakers, but not so much for outsiders. Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2024 There is, of course, nothing nefarious about Russian holidaymakers in Tunisia, but a tourist influx does pave the ground for Moscow to make economic inroads. Oren Kessler, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2017 See all Example Sentences for holidaymaker 

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Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of holidaymaker was in 1852

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“Holidaymaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holidaymaker. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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