holidays

noun
UK: /ˈhɒlədeɪz/
US: /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/

  1. Times when you don't have to work or go to school, like Christmas or summer break

    1. I love holidays because I get to relax and have fun. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company provides generous holidays to its employees, promoting work-life balance. [ ] [ ]

  2. Periods of rest from work or school; vacations

    1. We are going on holidays to Spain this year. [ ] [ ]
    2. She usually spends her holidays visiting her relatives in the countryside. [ ] [ ]

  3. Special days that people celebrate, like birthdays or national days.

    1. Many people exchange gifts during the holidays. [ ] [ ]
    2. The town is beautifully decorated for the upcoming holidays and celebrations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

vacation break recess festival

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "holidays" in English means: Times when you don't have to work or go to school, like Christmas or summer break, Periods of rest from work or school; vacations, Special days that people celebrate, like birthdays or national days..

The phonetic transcription of "holidays" is /ˈhɒlədeɪz/ in British English and /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "holidays": vacation, break, recess, festival.

Example usage of "holidays": "I love holidays because I get to relax and have fun.". More examples on the page.