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/
Korean meaning: 일하지 않는 특별한 날, 휴일
Korean pronunciation: **할**러데이
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
🇺🇸 US/ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈhɒlədeɪ/
🌳Etymology
Rootholy
Suffix-day
Origin
고대 영어 'haligdæg'에서 유래했는데, 이는 '신성한(holy) + 날(day)'을 의미했습니다. 원래는 종교적인 축일을 가리켰지만, 시간이 지나면서 모든 종류의 휴일과 휴가를 뜻하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
Mondaysomedaybirthday
Monday
someday
birthday
🔗Collocations
public holiday
take a holiday
holiday season
summer holiday
go on holiday
holiday resort
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My dog thinks every day is a holiday because he doesn't have to work.”
“The office was closed for the national holiday.”
😄 Fun example
“I need a holiday from my holiday because it was so exhausting!”
“School holidays always seem too short for students.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
vacationbreakleaverecessday off
Antonyms
workdayweekdayworking day
Related
festivalcelebrationweekendleisuretravel
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