on holiday

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"I was on holiday once in Antigua and the ICD picked up what it thought was my heartbeat going at 500 beats per minute, but it was actually the pool pump," Taylor said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

At the time Canadian media outlets reported the three were in the country on holiday visas and left a short time after the altercation.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

"When we went on holiday it was to please us because his joy was family and farming," she said.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Most travel insurance policies will not be valid if you buy cover while already on holiday.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

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

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