Holidaying: meaning, definitions and examples
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holidaying
[ ˈhɒlɪˌdeɪɪŋ ]
enjoying vacation
The act of taking a vacation or a break from work or daily routine to relax and enjoy leisure activities.
Synonyms
relaxing, traveling, vacationing.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| holidaying |
Used more commonly in British English to describe taking a break from work or daily responsibilities for leisure. Typically implies staying in one place to rest and enjoy activities.
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| vacationing |
Used more in American English to describe taking a significant break from work or daily routine, often involving travel and staying away from home for an extended time.
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| traveling |
Refers to the act of moving from one place to another, usually covering long distances. Can be for leisure, business, or other purposes, and may involve multiple destinations.
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| relaxing |
Often used to describe spending time doing very little or enjoying activities that require minimal effort to relieve stress or rest. Suitable for both short and long periods of rest.
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Examples of usage
- I love holidaying in tropical destinations.
- She is holidaying in Europe this summer.
- They are holidaying by the beach for a week.
- The couple is holidaying in the mountains.
- We will be holidaying in a cabin in the woods.
Translations
Translations of the word "holidaying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 passar férias
🇮🇳 छुट्टियाँ मनाना
🇩🇪 Urlaub machen
🇮🇩 berlibur
🇺🇦 відпочинок
🇵🇱 wakacjować
🇯🇵 休暇を過ごす
🇫🇷 passer des vacances
🇪🇸 vacacionar
🇹🇷 tatil yapmak
🇰🇷 휴가를 보내다
🇸🇦 قضاء العطلة
🇨🇿 dovolenkovat
🇸🇰 dovolenkovať
🇨🇳 度假
🇸🇮 počitnikovati
🇮🇸 vera í fríi
🇰🇿 демалыста болу
🇬🇪 დასვენება
🇦🇿 istirahət etmək
🇲🇽 vacacionar
Etymology
The word 'holidaying' originated from the Middle English word 'haliday', which meant 'holy day'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a day of festivity or recreation. The verb form 'holidaying' emerged in the 19th century, reflecting the act of taking a holiday or vacation. Today, 'holidaying' is commonly used to describe the activity of enjoying leisure time away from work or routine responsibilities.
See also: holiday, holidaymaker, holidaymakers.