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.

Examples of on holiday in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Yank is writer Eithne Verling’s debut drama and was created specifically for Mulgrew after the pair had a chance meeting in Galway while the actor was on holiday. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 July 2026

The supporter in question was a British national sat inside Kælderkold Craft Beer Bar on holiday in Barcelona. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Protect Everyone on the Road Responsibility doesn’t mean missing out on holiday plans but rather requiring that drivers make the safe choice to secure a ride home before celebrations begin. — 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

Rhymes for on holiday

• andromache
• bioassay
• cabriolet
• cercariae
• communique
• companionway
• compositae
• decussate
• examinee
• fabaceae
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