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 Two holidaymakers who had been sleeping on the top floor of the hotel were taken to hospital with minor injuries. Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 13 Aug. 2024 For alcohol-free offerings, the Zero-Proof Experiences are tailor-made for sober-curious holidaymakers. Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2024 Over the past few months, there has been increasing pushback against holidaymakers in Spain and its islands. Amarachi Orie, CNN, 19 July 2024 Delta Air Lines reports a significant decline in average holidaymakers to Paris this summer, costing the company $100 million. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 12 July 2024 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 22 Sep. 2024.

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