Word HOLIDAY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

holiday

🇺🇸 [ˈhɑləˌdeɪ]

Meanings

A day of celebration or relaxation, typically set aside by law or tradition. Holidays can commemorate a significant event or provide an opportunity for rest.

Examples

• They went on a holiday to the beach last summer.
• Christmas is a public holiday in many countries.
• I’m looking forward to the holiday season.

Synonyms

vacation • break • observance

Antonyms

workday • weekday • labor