Holiday

Meaning

Noun

●

A day on which a

,

, or

is

observed.

●

A day

from work by the state or government.

●

In Australian English & British English:

A

of one or more

work for

and often

; often plural.

●

In Australian English & British English:

A

during which

do not

their school; often

;

used for students at

(usually: vacation).

●

In Finance:

A

during which, by

, the

are not made.

●

A

in

, e.g. of

on a

, or

imagery.

Verb

●

To take a

from work or study.

●

In British English & British English:

To

a

of

travel.

Name

●

A surname.

●

The

or Christmas

, especially when

with a year.

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Origin

holiday

English

day

English

day

Middle English (1100-1500)

dæg

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

holy

English

holi

Middle English (1100-1500)

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Synonyms

National Holiday

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