vacationer

noun

Definition of vacationernext
as in traveler

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Recent Examples of vacationer But where Kamalame Cay really shines is with its portfolio of villas that can house between 4 and 12 guests, ranging in size, architecture, and vantage point to meet the needs of every type of vacationer. — Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 So what’s a vacationer to do when an old favorite starts to get packed and pricey? — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026 For decades, the lifeguard stands of Florida’s Space Coast have served as symbols of a vacationer’s safety. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 This commentary was not from a wonkish TikToker nor a network pundit but from TMZ, the merciless purveyor of celebrity dirt, which published the images of Graham after a citizen vacationer noticed the senator flitting through the theme park and sent pictures. — Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacationer
  1. traveler
  2. tourist
  3. holidaymaker
  4. sightseer
  5. visitor
  6. excursionist
Noun
  • Under the new measures announced Sunday, nonessential Congolese travelers will be returned through the nearest border crossing at their own expense, while those entering illegally face prosecution, the Ugandan ministry said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Sacramento County Department of Airports spokesperson Lindsay Myers said travelers will be able to access the new six-story parking garage starting one week before the holiday season.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of traveler
Noun
  • The rifle is entrusted to the goat herder’s two young sons, who end up firing it from a mountainside at a coach filled with Western tourists just to see how far the bullet would go.
    — Ray Bennett, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Jolly identifies insurer taxes, a possible real-estate transaction fee and existing tourist taxes as funding sources.
    — Kevin M. McCarty, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of tourist
Noun
  • While both are operated under the same brand, each provide a unique atmosphere suited for different types of holidaymakers.
    — Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
  • British holidaymakers are now looking at destinations closer to home in southern Europe, including France, Spain, and Greece, and considering alternative travel options, including rail, as the Iran war raises the stakes of taking long-haul flights.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 16 May 2026
Definition of holidaymaker
Noun
  • Closer still to the falls, the mist is heavy enough to drench the sightseers stopping to gawk at the spectacle from viewing points, or on slippery pathways between the various lookouts.
    — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The famous ski run ends at the Montenvers Railway, which has carried skiers and sightseers from the end of the glacier back to the village of Chamonix since 1909.
    — Elizabeth Shackelford, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of sightseer
Noun
  • The backstory Tyler Cauble, a local real estate developer, looked at the Congress Inn for years and envisioned a place that served both locals and visitors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Bönan said the aim is to make visitors feel like guests in a prince’s house, much like the nobles and royals who were welcomed and slept under its grand ceilings.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of visitor
Noun
  • Fully 1000 excursionists from San Diego with a number from Los Angeles journeyed to this city, loading the special San Diego excursion trains to the guards.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2019
Definition of excursionist

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“Vacationer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacationer. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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