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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With Thanksgiving already just weeks away, shoppers are starting to stock up on holiday staples. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 The report’s authors said inflation this year will have two key effects on holiday spending. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 Here are four ways to save on holiday shopping — and what to avoid if money is tight. — Jayna Rohslau,jasmin Suknanan,senitra Horbrook, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 Sales on holiday decor usually start to pop up a week or two before the holidays roll around. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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