Holiday
noun
A period of time during which you relax and enjoy yourself away from home.
We're planning a holiday in Spain.
Often appears as...
- bank holiday
- summer holiday
noun
A day of the year when people do not work and celebrate a special event, often a religious one.
Tomorrow is a public holiday in Australia.
Often appears as...
- public holiday
- national holiday
verb
To spend a holiday in a specified place or in a certain way.
We holidayed in Spain last summer.
Often appears as...
- holiday in spain
- holiday by the sea
noun
In the painting and decorating industry, a 'holiday' is a spot missed when painting or coating a surface.
I need to go back over this wall, there's a few holidays in the paintwork.
Often appears as...
- spot a holiday
- paint holiday
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Technical
noun
A period of time during which you relax and enjoy yourself away from home.
We're planning a holiday in Spain.
Often appears as...
- bank holiday
- summer holiday
noun
A day of the year when people do not work and celebrate a special event, often a religious one.
Tomorrow is a public holiday in Australia.
Often appears as...
- public holiday
- national holiday
verb
To spend a holiday in a specified place or in a certain way.
We holidayed in Spain last summer.
Often appears as...
- holiday in spain
- holiday by the sea
noun
In the painting and decorating industry, a 'holiday' is a spot missed when painting or coating a surface.
I need to go back over this wall, there's a few holidays in the paintwork.
Often appears as...
- spot a holiday
- paint holiday
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Abroad
The holiday can be within your own country, not necessarily overseas.
We're spending our holiday at a local beach resort this year.
Pro Tip 2/3Duration Varies
A holiday duration can range from a single day to several weeks.
I've got a four-day holiday coming up during Thanksgiving.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
Informally, 'holiday' can mean any break from routine, not official vacations.
I'm taking a day off work for a personal holiday.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Abroad
The holiday can be within your own country, not necessarily overseas.
We're spending our holiday at a local beach resort this year.
Pro Tip 2/3Duration Varies
A holiday duration can range from a single day to several weeks.
I've got a four-day holiday coming up during Thanksgiving.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
Informally, 'holiday' can mean any break from routine, not official vacations.
I'm taking a day off work for a personal holiday.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Abroad
The holiday can be within your own country, not necessarily overseas.
We're spending our holiday at a local beach resort this year.
Pro Tip 2/3Duration Varies
A holiday duration can range from a single day to several weeks.
I've got a four-day holiday coming up during Thanksgiving.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
Informally, 'holiday' can mean any break from routine, not official vacations.
I'm taking a day off work for a personal holiday.
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Filming Antarctica's...
and splashes that the wedding seal would up to visit in the in the hole and then it would like blink at you they weren't nervous at all because uh the dive hut was so warm and so for them this was just like this like balmy holiday they'd be coming up and breathing this warm air so it would be
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How to gain control of...
And you can do this for your personal life, too. I'm sure many of you, like me, come December, get cards that contain these folded up sheets of colored paper, on which is written what is known as the family holiday letter. Bit of a wretched genre of literature, really,
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Diwali - Festival of...
holiday spirit so this is an occasion for all of us to rejoice and be with the family and enjoy all the good things in life so we buy good clothes and make good food and everywhere there are lights if you head to major commercial districts throughout India you'll find
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The science of...
the divorce rate and the annual advice on surviving the holidays tell us how often those relationships let us down and even if they don't you need a bench that's what I didn't have a nonk on backup are you living your life as if positive relationships matter most do
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History vs. Christopher...
Traditions and holidays are important to all cultures, but a hero in one era may become a villain in the next as our historical knowledge expands and our values evolve. And deciding what these traditions should mean today is a major part of putting history on trial.
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Why our IQ levels are...
But I've talked about education and employment. Some of the habits of mind that we have developed over the 20th century have paid off in unexpected areas. I'm primarily a moral philosopher. I merely have a holiday in psychology,
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Halloween History PIPE...
faithful both of these holidays had to do with the afterlife and about survival after death it was a calculated move on the part of the church to bring more people into the fold All Saints Day was
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What is a gift economy?...
This holiday season, people around the world will give and receive presents. You might even get a knitted sweater from an aunt.
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Nudist Camp PIPE National...
when neighbors get together to share some holiday cheer but at this Christmas party some might say they share too much
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Sea Lion Mating Season PIPE...
but life on this Beach is no holiday
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Filming Antarctica's...
and splashes that the wedding seal would up to visit in the in the hole and then it would like blink at you they weren't nervous at all because uh the dive hut was so warm and so for them this was just like this like balmy holiday they'd be coming up and breathing this warm air so it would be
Video examples
How to gain control of...
And you can do this for your personal life, too. I'm sure many of you, like me, come December, get cards that contain these folded up sheets of colored paper, on which is written what is known as the family holiday letter. Bit of a wretched genre of literature, really,
Video examples
Diwali - Festival of...
holiday spirit so this is an occasion for all of us to rejoice and be with the family and enjoy all the good things in life so we buy good clothes and make good food and everywhere there are lights if you head to major commercial districts throughout India you'll find
Video examples
The science of...
the divorce rate and the annual advice on surviving the holidays tell us how often those relationships let us down and even if they don't you need a bench that's what I didn't have a nonk on backup are you living your life as if positive relationships matter most do
Video examples
History vs. Christopher...
Traditions and holidays are important to all cultures, but a hero in one era may become a villain in the next as our historical knowledge expands and our values evolve. And deciding what these traditions should mean today is a major part of putting history on trial.
Video examples
Why our IQ levels are...
But I've talked about education and employment. Some of the habits of mind that we have developed over the 20th century have paid off in unexpected areas. I'm primarily a moral philosopher. I merely have a holiday in psychology,
Video examples
Halloween History PIPE...
faithful both of these holidays had to do with the afterlife and about survival after death it was a calculated move on the part of the church to bring more people into the fold All Saints Day was
Video examples
What is a gift economy?...
This holiday season, people around the world will give and receive presents. You might even get a knitted sweater from an aunt.
Video examples
Nudist Camp PIPE National...
when neighbors get together to share some holiday cheer but at this Christmas party some might say they share too much
Video examples
Sea Lion Mating Season PIPE...
but life on this Beach is no holiday
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Quote examples
Patrice Evra
French Athlete
When you start to work out during your holidays, you know you've got the motivation. When I stop working hard during my holidays and getting excited before the beginning of the season, that's when I'll know it's time to call it quits.
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Hannah Mills
Welsh Athlete
I loved to do sports when I was young. We were on a family holiday and went sailing. I just loved it. And there, you can say, life began to change for me.
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Jason McCourty
American Football Player
I think ultimately to be able help with the holidays for somebody who might be a little less fortunate I think is the main thing and the best part of all.
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Lady Colin Campbell
British Writer
From when we were about seven we worked in our family store during the holidays. My father said it was important that we know where our money came from.
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Katie Melua
Georgian Musician
But I do believe in living life to the full and so I have no problems spending money on travel and holidays.
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Julie Payette
Canadian Politician
Whatever your interests or abilities, I encourage you stay active during the holiday season.
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Kat Dennings
American Actress
I don't think I've had a holiday in my entire life that wasn't about my dad's work.
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Tim Vine
British Comedian
I've just been on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday. I'll tell you what, never again.
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Valentino Rossi
Italian Athlete
My normal life is like being on holiday.
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Keith Allen
Welsh Actor
My whole life has been a holiday!
Quote examples
Patrice Evra
French Athlete
When you start to work out during your holidays, you know you've got the motivation. When I stop working hard during my holidays and getting excited before the beginning of the season, that's when I'll know it's time to call it quits.
Quote examples
Hannah Mills
Welsh Athlete
I loved to do sports when I was young. We were on a family holiday and went sailing. I just loved it. And there, you can say, life began to change for me.
Quote examples
Jason McCourty
American Football Player
I think ultimately to be able help with the holidays for somebody who might be a little less fortunate I think is the main thing and the best part of all.
Quote examples
Lady Colin Campbell
British Writer
From when we were about seven we worked in our family store during the holidays. My father said it was important that we know where our money came from.
Quote examples
Katie Melua
Georgian Musician
But I do believe in living life to the full and so I have no problems spending money on travel and holidays.
Quote examples
Julie Payette
Canadian Politician
Whatever your interests or abilities, I encourage you stay active during the holiday season.
Quote examples
Kat Dennings
American Actress
I don't think I've had a holiday in my entire life that wasn't about my dad's work.
Quote examples
Tim Vine
British Comedian
I've just been on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday. I'll tell you what, never again.
Quote examples
Valentino Rossi
Italian Athlete
My normal life is like being on holiday.
Quote examples
Keith Allen
Welsh Actor
My whole life has been a holiday!
Example 1 of 10
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