as in vacation
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
the member of parliament met his wife while on holiday in the south of France
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as in to vacation
to take or spend a vacation
saw kangaroos while holidaying in Australia
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Recent Examples of holiday
Benjamin F. Henwood, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Trading was closed in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Indonesia and India for the Good Friday holiday.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
Most elite footballers do not holiday as some of their predecessors did 20 or 30 years ago.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Noun
Another bought birthday and holiday presents for his relatives.
—Benjamin F. Henwood, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Trading was closed in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Indonesia and India for the Good Friday holiday.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
For those looking for a more permanent foothold, however, this alternative just down the street, where the Obamas holidayed for the first time in 2011, is now up for sale at $14.9 million.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
Most elite footballers do not holiday as some of their predecessors did 20 or 30 years ago.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holiday
vacation
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After notifying police, Marsha had driven home from her vacation.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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If vacation plans call, take time to research responsibly, then choose the route that matches your travel style.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holiday. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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