holiday
Pronunciation:
/ˈhɒlɪdeɪ//ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/noun
Definitions
A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.
Example: Today is a Wiccan holiday!
Synonyms:feast dayA day declared free from work by the state or government.
Synonyms:bank holidaynational holidayA period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural.
Synonyms:leavetime offvacationA period during which pupils do not attend their school; often plural; rarely used for students at university (usually: vacation).
Example: I want to take a French course this summer holiday.
Synonyms:vacation
verb
Definitions
To take a period of time away from work or study.
To spend a period of time for travel.