Sekirov Dictionary

holiday

UK /ˈhɒlɪˌdeɪ/US /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/

noun7

  1. (UK, Australia) a time away from work, often spent resting or traveling for pleasure
  2. (UK, Australia) A period during which pupils do not attend their school; often plural; rarely used for students at university (usually: vacation).
  3. A day on which a religious event or secular celebration is traditionally observed.
  4. A day declared free from work by the state or government.
  5. (US) The holiday season or Christmas season, especially when paired with a year.
  6. A period during which, by agreement, the usual payments are not made.
  7. A gap in coverage, e.g. of paint on a surface, or sonar imagery.

verb2

  1. (UK) To take a period of time away from work or study.
  2. (UK) To spend a period of time in recreational travel.
forms

holidayed · holidaying · holidays

Phrases with holiday

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