holyday

[ˈhəʊliˌdeɪ]

holyday Definition

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

Using holyday: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "holyday" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We always go on a family holiday in August.

• Example

  I'm taking a few days' holiday next week.

• Example

  The office will be closed for the Christmas holidays.

• Example

  She's gone to Spain for a two-week holiday.

holyday Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for holyday

• holiday
• vacation
• break
• leave
• rest

Phrases with holyday

• bank holiday

  a public holiday when banks and many other businesses are closed

  Example

  The first Monday in August is a bank holiday in the UK.

• public holiday

  a day when most people do not have to work, often a national or religious celebration

  Example

  Christmas Day is a public holiday in many countries.

• school holiday

  a period of time when schools are closed, usually for a vacation

  Example

  We're going to France during the school holidays.

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Summary: holyday in Brief

A 'holyday' [ˈhəʊliˌdeɪ] is a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done. It can refer to a variety of contexts, including vacations, breaks, and leaves, such as 'I'm taking a few days' holiday next week.' The term includes phrases like 'bank holiday,' which is a public holiday when banks and many other businesses are closed, and 'school holiday,' which is a period of time when schools are closed, usually for a vacation.