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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

The Canary Islands are a popular holiday destination for Brits - around 3.83m visited in 2025, with around 70,000 heading to La Gomera, according to the Canary Islands Tourism Observatory.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Karen Pooley, from Lydney, died in October after travelling to Cape Verde for a two-week holiday booked through Tui.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“I've never spent a holiday with my dad.”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty