holiday

Meanings

• noun

  A day or period of time set aside for rest or recreation, typically one spent away from home or in traveling.

  - "I'm taking a week-long holiday in Bali."
  - "The children are excited about their summer holiday."

• noun

  A day or occasion on which a particular thing is celebrated, typically one sanctioned by law or by religious institutions.

  - "Christmas Day is a national holiday in many countries."
  - "New Year's Day is a holiday that marks the start of a new year."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bank holiday , national holiday , feast day , lacuna , leave , time off , vacation , vacation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with holiday
stay , play , may , day , ballet , ballette , gay , mayday

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Variants

List of all variants of holiday that leads to same result
holiday , holidays , holidayed , holidayer , holidayers , holidaying , Billie Holiday , Eleanora Fagan , Eleanora Gough , Eleanora Harris , Eleanora Holiday , Elinore Harris , Holiday , Lady Day , holiday season , holiday weekend , bank holiday , bank holidays , busman's holiday , busman's holidays , floating holiday , floating holidays , High Holiday , High Holidays , high holidays , legal holiday , legal holidays

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English hāligdæg, from hālig 'holy' + dæg 'day'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest holiday in the world is the Chinese New Year, which can last up to 15 days.

2. The term 'bank holiday' originated in the UK, where banks used to close on these days to allow their employees to take a day off.

3. In the United States, Columbus Day is a federal holiday that celebrates the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.

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Related Concepts

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1. vacation: A period of rest, usually spent away from home or in traveling.

2. leave: To be absent from work or other obligations, often during a holiday or vacation.

3. long weekend: A weekend that extends to three days, often due to a holiday falling on a weekend or the observation of an additional holiday.

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Culture

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The concept of a holiday dates back to ancient civilizations, with religious and cultural celebrations taking place throughout history. In modern times, holidays are often celebrated with family gatherings, travel, or other forms of recreation. The holiday season, which includes Christmas and New Year's Day, is a time of joy and reflection for many people.

How to Memorize "holiday"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself relaxing on a beach during a holiday. Visualize the sun, sand, and water, and the feeling of relaxation that comes with it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'holiday' with relaxation, rest, and recreation. Think of activities you enjoy doing during a holiday, such as traveling, reading, or spending time with loved ones.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Holiday Happiness' to remember the meaning of the word. H for holiday, H for happiness.

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