vacationist
- noun
- /vəˈkeɪʃənɪst/
- US
:
vacacionista
- As a vacationist, he looks forward to escaping the daily grind and enjoying new experiences.
Examples
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I think if you look in the west wing... ...you'll find about a dozen vacationists still in residence.
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The vacationist spent her days lounging by the pool and enjoying the sun.
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Every summer, the vacationist travels to exotic locations to relax and unwind.
Synonyms
511
1.0
A person who travels to visit places for pleasure
11
2.0
A person who spends time away from home to relax or have fun
4
4.8
A person who makes a short trip for pleasure to see sights
3
4.9
A person who spends weekends away from home
2
2.7
A person who goes away from home for fun
A person who travels for pleasure on holiday
A person who goes on a short trip for pleasure, returning the same day
How Touristy
3
2.8
511
1.0
- UK
4
4.8
- US
11
2.0
- US
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word vacationist comes from vacation 'a holiday or break from work' and the ending -ist 'a person who', so a vacationist is a person who is on holiday and relaxing. Think of it like tourist, another word that names a person who travels for fun.