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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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The same day authorities in the capital announced a two-day public holiday on Thursday and Friday.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Since the truce was declared, the bombs have fallen silent in Tehran, and the Iranian capital now has the air of a public holiday.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Daniel, who is 18, is taking three A-levels and said he had been planning to work on coursework over the Easter holiday.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

My father once brought a telescope along on holiday to Cornwall.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin