Definitions

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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This year, more people are seeking out "authentic" holiday experiences abroad rather than all-inclusive tourist traps, according to ABTA, the association for British travel agents.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

You could also sign up for a group cooking or writing holiday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Young said he runs a holiday let, while his neighbour has a bed and breakfast, and that a "minority" of people have no respect, potentially impacting his business.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

He noticed an improvement in his health when he went away on holiday, saying: "My breathing is far better."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Yet he didn’t want to call it a holiday.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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