Holiday

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːləˌdeɪ/

Holiday (noun)

  1. a period when you do not work or go to school, often for rest or travel.
  2. a special day when people celebrate or remember something important.
  3. a trip or journey taken for pleasure during a break from work or school.

Examples

  • She took a holiday to relax.
  • A holiday can help reduce stress.

Common collocations: take a holiday, enjoy a holiday, holiday leave, celebrate a holiday, holiday spirit

Synonyms of Holiday

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Holiday

  • referring to a day of work