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holidaymaker

holidaymaker

2 2.7
A person who goes away from home for fun
  • noun
  • /ˈhɑːlɪdeɪˌmeɪkər/
  • UK
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  • A recently built superyacht suggests that at least some wealthy holidaymakers are demanding more from their sailing trips than just exotic islands and sun-drenched sea decks.

Examples

  • A holidaymaker had to consult different airlines to make any such deals.

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  • Thailand is rich in natural beauty, and its natural beauty attracts many holidaymakers and leaves a good impression on those who visit it.

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  • Deputies in Houston issued an apology today... to the British holidaymaker they arrested last week... in Miami.

  • It's the Easter weekend, so hotels are bound to be busy with holidaymakers and families.

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  • Spain is unquestionably one of the most common holidaymaker destinations on the planet, bringing in a huge number of tourists from all areas of the world.

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  • People living and working in tick-infested areas have some awareness of these creatures, but 'activity tourists' and holidaymakers may be unaware of the hazard.

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  • It seems holidaymakers are acclimatising to the recession, and while they may be waiting for last-minute deals, prioritising holiday spend remains on the agenda.

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  • The town is always popular with holidaymakers, but it's getting an extra boost this year with the recent opening of the Wales Coast Path, an 870-mile meander along the country's edge that includes Tenby on its route.

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  • Separately, a poll by hospitality firm Diamond Resorts International has found that more than three-quarters (76%) of annual holidaymakers were more satisfied and happy with their lives overall, compared with those who never commit to taking a break.

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  • During the summer, many holidaymakers flock to the beaches to enjoy the sun.

Synonyms

tourist
vsholidaymaker
511 1.0

A person who travels to visit places for pleasure

is about spending holidays away from home for enjoyment rather than work
traveler
vsholidaymaker
  • US
286 1.0

A person who often goes from place to place

is specifically someone away from home for pleasure during a holiday
vacationer
vsholidaymaker
  • US
11 2.0

A person who spends time away from home to relax or have fun

is the general term for someone away from home for holiday pleasure
tripper
vsholidaymaker
  • UK
4 4.8

A person who makes a short trip for pleasure to see sights

denotes being away for a holiday, not just a short trip
sightseer
vsholidaymaker
3 2.8

A person who visits famous places while traveling as a tourist

is broader, covering all holiday activities not only visiting sights
vacationist
vsholidaymaker
  • US
5.9

A person who travels to rest and enjoy free time

covers people away for holiday pleasure, not only relaxed rest
tourer
vsholidaymaker
  • UK
5.6

A person who travels for pleasure on holiday

is similar but emphasizes being away specifically for holiday pleasure
excursionist
vsholidaymaker
6.8

A person who goes on a short trip for pleasure, returning the same day

refers to staying away during a holiday rather than brief outings

How Far

globetrotter
3 4.7
tourist
511 1.0
holidaymaker
  • UK
2 2.7
tripper
  • UK
4 4.8
visitor
908 1.0

Surface Forms

holidaymaker singular
holidaymakers plural

Morphology

holidaymaker = holiday + maker (transparent) = holiday + maker

The compound directly identifies a person who takes a holiday; the components map straightforwardly onto the sense.

Etymology

Holidaymaker joins holiday and maker. Holiday comes from an old English word for 'holy day' that became a day for rest and fun, and maker means 'one who makes', so a holidaymaker is a person who travels or stays away from home for pleasure on a holiday.