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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

Example Sentences

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Shipping executive Varuna Perera welcomed the day off but was uncertain of its impact.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

I turn up to work, but the day off for me...

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Joslin, who is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns, took part in the flag-hanging display at “El Cap” on a day off from work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Roberts plans to use Rushing at first base if Freddie Freeman comes out of the game or needs a day off.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

It’s usually her day off, but there’s no one to work the lunch shift.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.