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Holiday

/ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.

📖 Definitions of "Holiday"

noun
  1. 1

    A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.

    "Today is a Wiccan holiday!"

  2. 2

    A day declared free from work by the state or government.

  3. 3

    A period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural.

  4. 4

    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
  1. 1

    To take a period of time away from work or study.

  2. 2

    To spend a period of time for travel.

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