Holiday

/ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done.

We usually spend the holiday with family and friends.

A day established by law or custom on which normal activities, especially business or work, are suspended or reduced.

Independence Day is a national holiday in the United States.

A vacation or an extended period of leisure time away from work or school.

She is planning a holiday to the beach this summer.

verb

To take a holiday or vacation.

We decided to holiday in Europe this year.

From Old English 'haligdæg', meaning 'holy day'.

public holiday

A holiday established by law and generally recognized.

bank holiday

A day on which banks and certain businesses are closed.

national holiday

A holiday established by a nation's government.

vacation

A period of time spent away from home or business in travel or recreation.

celebration

The act of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activities.

Holidaze

I'm in a total holidaze after all the festivities.

Holi-yay

I'm so excited for the long weekend, it's a holi-yay!