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An extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one involving travel
“It is crushing me, to the point where I need a holiday away from here.”
The period of the late fall and early winter when several holidays occur
Plural for a day declared free from work or school by the state or government
“Tomorrow is an official holiday, and I have made plans to be with my family.”
Plural for a day of festivity or recreation, typically when no work is done
“Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday in celebration of the defeat of the French at Puebla in 1862, is a big day in Acapulco.”
Plural for a visit or trip somewhere, typically for rest and recreation
“Wanting to escape these troubles, she decides to take a holiday to the country.”
Plural for a state or period of rest, relaxation or enjoyment
Plural for a gathering of a social nature
To go on a holiday
“I'd love to holiday in the Bahamas one day, wouldn't you? All that turquoise and sky blue sea, beautiful beaches, a veritable playground of the rich and infamous.”
To go on a holiday
To go on a voyage or journey
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