Pronunciation: /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/
noun a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done
A1 I went on a holiday to the beach last summer.
A2 During the holiday season, many people travel to visit family.
B1 I like to plan my holidays in advance to get the best deals on flights and accommodation.
B2 For our next holiday, we are thinking about going to a tropical island for some relaxation.
C1 The holiday we took to Europe last year was one of the best experiences of my life.
C2 After working hard all year, I treated myself to a luxury holiday in the Maldives.
adjective relating to a holiday or holidays
A1 I went on a holiday trip with my family.
A2 She bought a holiday dress for the party.
B1 The hotel offers holiday packages for families.
B2 We decided to take a holiday cruise around the Mediterranean.
C1 The holiday season is a busy time for retailers.
C2 He owns a holiday home in the mountains.
formal During the holiday season, many people travel to visit their families.
informal I can't wait for the holiday break to relax and unwind.
slang Let's plan a holiday getaway to the beach next month.
figurative Taking a break from work felt like a holiday for my mind.
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