Summercaters (Noun)
Meaning
(Maine colloquial) temporary summer residents of coastal Maine.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The summercaters from New York City descended upon our small coastal town every July, renting out all the best houses and driving up the prices.
- As a year-round resident, I've learned to avoid the local shops and restaurants during peak season when the summercaters are in town.
- My family has been summercaters in Kennebunkport for generations, and we always make sure to support the local lobster fishermen.
- The summercaters may think they're "Mainers" just because they own a vacation home here, but we know the difference.
- After Labor Day, the summercaters pack up and head back to the city, leaving us locals to enjoy the peacefulness of the coast once again.