on holiday
phrase
British
: experiencing a time away from home, school, or business usually in order to relax or travel
She spent two weeks on holiday in Italy.
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Aaa - Mountain Group,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
According to multiple reports, the family is currently on holiday in Europe.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for on holiday
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“On holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20holiday. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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