vacationers
/vəˈkeɪʃənərz/
NOUN
1. People who are on vacation
People who spend a period away from their usual work or daily activities for leisure, relaxation, recreation, or travel.
1.1. Tourists and leisure travelers
People who travel to another place for pleasure, sightseeing, exploration, or recreational activities.
Synonyms
- tourists
- travelers
- travellers
- holidaymakers
- holidayers
- vacationists
- excursionists
- sightseers
- trippers
- wayfarers
Examples
- The crowded airport signaled the arrival of eager vacationers.
- Beach resorts are bustling with enthusiastic vacationers during the summer.
- In the tropical paradise, groups of vacationers explored the lush landscapes.
Related Words
- journeyers
- pilgrims
- rubberneckers
- rubbernecks
- snowbirds
- sunseekers
- visitors
- trekkers
- explorers
- wanderers
1.2. Guests at holiday accommodations
People staying temporarily at hotels, resorts, hostels, or other accommodation while enjoying a vacation.
Synonyms
- guests
- hostelers
- hostellers
Examples
- The hotel's amenities cater to the diverse needs of its international vacationers.
- On the cruise ship, fellow vacationers formed friendships during onboard activities.
Related Words
- transients
- visitors
- lodgers
- boarders
- residents
- customers