holidays

NOUN

celebratory day; time off

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anniversary break celebration feast festival festivity gala layoff recess vacation

STRONG

fete fiesta jubilee leave liberty

WEAK

day of rest few days off gone fishing holy day long weekend red-letter day saint's day

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation

Example Sentences

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"Holidays are for relaxing, not taxing," the groups wrote in a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

On the bright side, a new fiscal 2030 pretax profit target of 450 million pounds for its easyJet Holidays business is ahead of expectations, RBC says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Holidays at home, by contrast, can feel… harsh.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025

It is also a state holiday in nearly every state, according to the Office Holidays website.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 11, 2025

Behind him walked a Slytherin girl who reminded Harry of a picture he’d seen in Holidays with Hags.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling