What is "holiday" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "holiday": leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

Meaning of "holiday": spend or take a vacation

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

Meaning of "holiday": a day on which work is suspended by law or custom

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

Synonyms:

festivity, recess, festival, feast, anniversary, vacation, break, layoff, gala, celebration, leave, fete, fiesta, liberty, holy day, red-letter day, jubilee, day of rest, few days off, gone fishing, long weekend, saint's day,

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