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
David Moin, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
The Islamic holiday begins on the 10th day of the Islamic lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, during the Hajj season in Saudi Arabia.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2024
The two have over the years holidayed together in Siberia, with the Kremlin flaunting the photos of the two hiking and horse-riding together.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 13 May 2024
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Noun
Last December, Martins hosted a holiday party for brand partners at the Fasano Restaurant on Park Avenue, as a way to say thank-you for their support.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
The Islamic holiday begins on the 10th day of the Islamic lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, during the Hajj season in Saudi Arabia.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Verb
Kate Middleton will be attending the royal family’s annual summer holiday in Balmoral.
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The royal family have been holidaying in Balmoral for decades, with Prince Charles enjoying trips to the Aberdeenshire estate with a young Prince William and Prince Harry.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2024
The two have over the years holidayed together in Siberia, with the Kremlin flaunting the photos of the two hiking and horse-riding together.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 13 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holiday
vacation
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Per the outlet, the girl's family was on vacation at the time of the attack.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The Potential Value Of Macro-Blockchain Frameworks The transparency of a blockchain network could allow insurers to experiment more with new coverage types for riskier situations for more trustworthy customers—like taking a thrill-seeking vacation.—
Robert Clark,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holiday. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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