: a person who travels to an area of warmth and sun especially in winter

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Once a winter-only destination for sunseekers, the hotel drew visitors year-round after the addition of air conditioning in the mid-1960s. Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024 Marbella Club, Marbella, Spain Since the 1950s, sunseekers have been drawn to this beachfront resort for its breezy glamour and unparalleled Mediterranean views. Regan Stephens, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunseeker was in 1890

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“Sunseeker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunseeker. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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