holiday

nouncountableB1UK /ˈhɒlɪˌdeɪ/ US /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/

A day on which a religious event or secular celebration is traditionally observed.
A day declared free from work by the state or government.
A period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural.Australia, UK
A period during which pupils do not attend their school; often plural; rarely used for students at university (usually: vacation).Australia, UK
A period during which, by agreement, the usual payments are not made.
A gap in coverage, e.g. of paint on a surface, or sonar imagery.

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Example sentences902 results

When you're beginning to look like the photo in your passport, you should go on a holiday.

You are in need of a holiday.