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
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Best Top and Sweater Deals ‘Tis the season for cute, cozy sweaters and tops that work for both casual hangs and holiday outings.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
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
Meghan's also been busy with her business venture, As Ever, which launched in April and recently released a debut holiday collection that included a sweet nod to her husband of seven years.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Best Top and Sweater Deals ‘Tis the season for cute, cozy sweaters and tops that work for both casual hangs and holiday outings.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
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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Here's how to maximize your vacation time.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Due to their minimalist design, these mule sneakers are easy to pair with a nice outfit while on vacation, or wear casually with a cute matching set to go to the airport.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holiday. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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