Definition

A person who is taking a break from work or daily activities to travel or relax.

Example

During the summer, many vacationers flock to the beach to enjoy the sun.

Conversation

I saw so many vacationers at the beach yesterday.

Really? It must have been packed with people then!

Yeah, they were all enjoying the sun and surf.

Sounds like a perfect day for a vacationer!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vacationer → It is formed from "vacation" (from Latin "vacatio", meaning freedom or release) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A vacationer is a person who is enjoying freedom or leisure time away from work or duties.

Memory Tip

Think of someone enjoying their 'freedom' ('vacation') — the '-er' just means a person. A vacationer is someone who takes time off to relax.

Visually Confused Words