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holiday

[hol-i-dey] / ˈhɒl ɪˌdeɪ /
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

Example Sentences

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It ended trading before the Easter holiday period at A$118.84.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

But under the law, self-catering holiday accommodation that is not let for 182 days a year can be treated as a second home and subject to council tax, in some cases at a premium rate.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Tesla stock dropped 5.4% on Thursday, ahead of the holiday weekend, after the company reported weaker-than-expected delivery figures.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The previous owner had rented it as a holiday let and she continued to do so for a brief period.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

At first, he couldn’t figure out the purpose of a dreidel—a four-sided spinning top that’s played with during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady