holiday — a special day of exemption from work, usually in commemoration of some event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a special day of exemption from work, usually in commemoration of some event
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
Example Sentences
- My dog thinks every day is a holiday because he doesn't have to work.
- The office was closed for the national holiday.
- I need a holiday from my holiday because it was so exhausting!
holiday
NOUN[/ˈhɑːlədeɪ/]
a special day of exemption from work, usually in commemoration of some event
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'haligdæg', a compound of 'halig' (holy) and 'dæg' (day). Originally denoting religious feast days and sacred festivals, the term gradually broadened in meaning to encompass all types of non-working days and periods of leisure.
Breakdown
hālig (holy) + dæg (day). The first element relates to Proto-Germanic '*hailaz' (whole, uninjured), while 'dæg' derives from Proto-Germanic '*dagaz' (day).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog thinks every day is a holiday because he doesn't have to work.”
“The office was closed for the national holiday.”
“I need a holiday from my holiday because it was so exhausting!”
“School holidays always seem too short for students.”
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