busman's holiday UK /ˌbʌsmənz ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/US /ˌbʌsmənz ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ noun1 •A holiday or vacation during which one does something similar to what one does as work.Although it is in the nature of a busman's holiday, I always try to visit a nursery and a botanic garden when I'm traveling. — 1994 formsbusman's holidays · busmen's holidays