nounπShareA day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed."Today is a Wiccan holiday!"holidayfestivalreligionnationcultureeventtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA day declared free from work by the state or government."Schools and businesses are closed on holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving. "holidaygovernmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural."Many families travel to visit relatives during the winter holidays. "holidaytimeworktraditioneventcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA period during which pupils do not attend their school; often plural; rarely used for students at university (usually: vacation)."I want to take a French course this summer holiday."holidaytimeeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA period during which, by agreement, the usual payments are not made."a mortgage payment holiday"holidayfinancebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA gap in coverage, e.g. of paint on a surface, or sonar imagery."The fresh coat of paint looked good overall, but there were a few small holidays near the trim where the old color still showed through. "gaptechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take a period of time away from work or study.""My colleague holidays in France every summer." "holidaytimeworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spend a period of time for travel.""My family plans to holiday in Italy next summer." "holidayentertainmenttimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually after possessive) holiday, vacation; time off work, especially if spent travelling away from home"The students enjoyed their school holidays, traveling to visit family. "holidaytimeentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe season around Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Day."Where will you be spending the holidays?"holidaytraditionfestivaltimeeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
