holiday

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/
/ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Synonyms
feast day
Example Sentences
  • Today is a Wiccan holiday!
2 Definition

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

Synonyms
bank holiday national holiday
3 Definition

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

Synonyms
leave time off vacation
4 Definition

A period during which pupils do not attend their school; often plural; rarely used for students at university (usually: vacation).

Synonyms
vacation
Example Sentences
  • I want to take a French course this summer holiday.
5 Definition

A period during which, by agreement, the usual payments are not made.

Example Sentences
  • a mortgage payment holiday
6 Definition

A gap in coverage, e.g. of paint on a surface, or sonar imagery.

Synonyms
lacuna
Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

To spend a period of time for travel.