noun
- a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done
- a religious feast day
- a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation
Usage: chiefly British
verb
- to take or spend a holiday
Usage: chiefly British
Examples
- Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year.
- The office is closed on federal holidays.
- We’re planning a holiday in Spain next summer.
- Many families gather together during the holidays.
- The school gives students a week-long holiday in February.
- They decided to holiday in the mountains this year.
- Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States.