holiday
🇺🇸
/ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɒlədeɪ/
noun
A1
time off from work or school
I enjoy reading books during my holiday.
A1
time spent away from home for travel or rest
We plan to go on holiday to the beach next month.
A2
a special day when people don't work or go to school
Christmas is a holiday that many people celebrate.
R
the time from late November to early January with many celebrations
The holiday season brings joy and family gatherings.
verb
R
to take a vacation somewhere
They like to holiday in warm places during winter.
translation
time off from work or school; time spent away from home for travel or rest; a special day when people don't work or go to school; the time from late November to early January with many celebrations
to take a vacation somewhere
Word Forms
Plural
holidays
Progressive
holidaying
Past
holidayed
3rd Present
holidays
Perfect
holidayed