Definitions

day off

NOUN

day of rest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rest day

WEAK

Lord's day Sabbath Sabbath Day Saturday Sunday

NOUN

time off

Synonyms

STRONGEST

downtime furlough leave of absence respite sabbatical sick leave vacation

WEAK

break breathing spell holiday liberty mental health day pause recess shore leave

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Fun, but that’s just a day off — which is when you put in for PTO.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Finally, how to start your day off right: Our brand-new morning newsletter, Your Morning Slate, kicked off this week!

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

The most populous cities in 46 states observe Juneteenth as a paid day off, creating a split between state and city government calendars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

So even if I have a day off, I still try to do one work-related task.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Moss had only been here once when it wasn’t packed, early on a weekday during the summer when his mom had a day off.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

day off

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