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
Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 15 May 2025
At the same time, companies are trying to predict consumer demand while placing orders for the critical back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 15 May 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
The Chiefs have seven prime-time contests and are the popular holiday team with games on Thanksgiving at Dallas and Christmas against the Denver Broncos.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 15 May 2025
At the same time, companies are trying to predict consumer demand while placing orders for the critical back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 15 May 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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Starting with their first meeting in 2016, the post includes a selfie taken in London and snapshots from their early private vacations to Botswana and Norway.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Unlike a shorter cruise, when people are just focused on making the most of their vacation, the Grand Voyage guests are seeking more of a community.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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“Holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holiday. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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