holidays
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English
Definitions
noun
- A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.“Today is a Wiccan holiday!”
- A day declared free from work by the state or government.
- A period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural.
- A period during which pupils do not attend their school; often plural; rarely used for students at university (usually: vacation).“I want to take a French course this summer holiday.”
verb
- To take a period of time away from work or study.
- To spend a period of time for travel.
noun
- (usually after possessive) holiday, vacation; time off work, especially if spent travelling away from home
- The season around Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Day.“Where will you be spending the holidays?”
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Synonyms
bank holidaynational holidayfeast daylacunaleavetime offvacationtripsweekendsdayscelebrationfestivebreakwainoëlchristmassummervacancy