HOLIDAY


Meaning of HOLIDAY in English

chiefly Brit.

■ noun

1》 an extended period of recreation, especially away from home.

2》 a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done.

3》 [with modifier ] a short period during which the payment of instalments, tax, etc. may be suspended.

■ verb spend a ~: he is ~ing in Italy.

Origin

OE hāligdæg 'holy day'.

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