holidaymaker

[ hol-i-dey-mey-ker ]

noun

, British.

1. vacationer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of holidaymaker¹

First recorded in 1830–40; holiday + maker

Example Sentences

Farmer Julian Potter is used to mystified holidaymakers turning up to one of his fields after encountering about 30 in the past six months.

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Billy Butlin, who founded the company, created the Redcoat role after noticing holidaymakers were sitting around and not engaging with one another, or the activities he had put on.

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Hudgell Solicitors said it was working on behalf of 115 holidaymakers to seek compensation for "illness, loss of enjoyment and losses".

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The IDF also warned holidaymakers and boat users to stay away from beaches and the sea south of the Awali.

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The German family of holidaymakers reportedly called emergency services on Monday evening as soon as the nearby River Sterza broke its banks and water started coming into the house from under the door.

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