Holiday: meaning, definitions and examples
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holiday
[ หhษlษชdeษช ]
vacation
A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We always go on a family holiday in July.
- She took a holiday from work to travel to Europe.
- The office will be closed for the holiday.
celebration
A day of celebration or religious festival.
Synonyms
celebration, festival, occasion
Examples of usage
- Christmas is a popular holiday in many countries.
- The city is decorated for the holiday season.
- We exchange gifts on the holiday.
public holiday
A day when the government or businesses are officially closed for celebration or observance.
Synonyms
bank holiday, national holiday, public holiday
Examples of usage
- We have a national holiday on Independence Day.
- The bank will be closed for the holiday.
- It's a public holiday so the schools are closed.
Translations
Translations of the word "holiday" in other languages:
๐ต๐น feriado
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคตเคเคพเคถ
๐ฉ๐ช Ferien
๐ฎ๐ฉ liburan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ลwiฤto
๐ฏ๐ต ไผๆฅ
๐ซ๐ท vacances
๐ช๐ธ vacaciones
๐น๐ท tatil
๐ฐ๐ท ํด์ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุทูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ dovolenรก
๐ธ๐ฐ dovolenka
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ praznik
๐ฎ๐ธ frรญ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตะผะฐะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแแกแแกแฌแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bayram
๐ฒ๐ฝ vacaciones
Word origin
The word 'holiday' originated from the Old English word 'hฤligdรฆg', which means 'holy day'. Originally, holidays were religious observances and days of rest. Over time, the meaning of 'holiday' has evolved to include any special day of celebration or time off work. Holidays are an important part of culture around the world, often involving traditions, festivities, and time spent with loved ones.
See also: holidaying, holidaymaker, holidaymakers.