HOLIDAYS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of holidays

plural of holiday, chiefly British

as in vacations

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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holidays

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verb

present tense third-person singular of holiday

as in rests

to take or spend a vacation saw kangaroos while holidaying in Australia

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Recent Examples of holidays

Noun

The songs above fall into three categories, as their runs reached such lengths due to artists’ passings; a record-setting movie; or multiple holidays. — Gary Trust, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026 At village panigiria, the communal feasts held for religious holidays, music, and dancing continue long after church. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 Nielsen’s daily data also promises to let data trackers better understand how news events and holidays impact viewing. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026 Classic Green Bean Casserole Green beans are a must-have on not only at holidays but pretty much every Southern get-together. — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 Her mother consistently encouraged her creativity as a child, taking pastel art classes alongside her and enrolling Mason in art classes during school holidays. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 Set against the backdrop of the summer holidays, Sick revolves around sixteen-year-old Maks (Kąkol) and his older sister Emma (Łubik) who are sent to the Polish countryside to care for their ailing grandmother. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026 When Margaret visited Detroit during the summers and winter holidays, Vivian would often drive her sister around the city. — Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026 The festivals celebrate the arts, nature, food and wine, and global holidays. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

Prudhomme knows it well as his family often holidays here, going on peaceful walks in the lush landscape. — Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for holidays

vacations

Noun

For families The property is perfectly suited for child-free vacations, but is far from an adult-only retreat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Millions of dollars in taxpayer funds were also allegedly misspent on luxury vacations, vintage car restorations, and commercial properties unrelated to homeless housing, federal prosecutors charge.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026