holiday

Definition

  • noun: a special day of celebration
  • noun: a day on which one is exempt from work
  • verb: to spend a holiday in or at a particular place
  • verb: to take or spend a holiday especially in travel or at a resort
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: vacation, cheerful, joyous

Examples

  • Do you have any plans for the 'holiday weekend'? [=a weekend that is preceded or followed by a holiday]

  • She spent two weeks 'on holiday' [=('US') 'on vacation'] in Italy.

  • The stock market is closed tomorrow because it's a 'holiday'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Besides, I only wish to convey a message. - Message? - From Professor Dumbledore. He asked me to give you his best and he hopes you enjoy your holidays. He... He's travelling. And he won't return until term resumes. Travelling where? (..)
    2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  • (..) So tell me, Cormac, do you see anything of your uncle Tiberius these days? Yes, sir, in fact I'm meant to get hunting with him and the Minister of Magic over the holidays. Oh, well, be sure to give them both my best. And what about your uncle, Belby? For those of you (..)
    2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince