holidaymaker
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) someone who is on holiday.
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(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) someone who is on holiday.
The beaches were crowded with holidaymakers.
“Spain's Iran war tourism headache: Surging number of visitors sees more anti-holidaymaker anger... with things set to get worse as Brits snub Dubai due to war trib.al/sG5MoAP”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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- holiday-maker91%
(British) Someone who is on holiday.
- holiday-maker84%
Standard British English for a tourist or vacationer — someone currently on holiday. The compound is neutral and widely understood across the UK, Commonwealth, and Ireland. Contrasts with the North American preference for 'vacationer' or 'tourist.' Used freely in newspapers, travel writing, and everyday speech without any particular social connotation.
- holidayer82%
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Someone who is taking a holiday .
- holidaymaking75%
(British) Going on holiday.
- tourist69%
Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business.