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holidays

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/ · UK /ˈhɒlədeɪz/

holidays means: Days when people do not work or attend school, often because of a public celebration.

noun

DAYS OFFA2

Days when people do not work or attend school, often because of a public celebration.

  • Schools close during the holidays.
  • There are two public holidays next month.
  • Do you work on national holidays?

Similar words: days off

Common phrases: public holidays, school holidays, national holidays

VACATIONA2

A period away from work or school, often spent travelling or relaxing somewhere else.

  • We spent our holidays in Spain.
  • Where are you going for your holidays?
  • Their summer holidays lasted two weeks.

How to use it: go somewhere for your holidays (We went to Greece for our holidays.)

Similar words: vacation, time off

Common phrases: summer holidays, on holidays, holidays abroad

WINTER FESTIVE SEASONB1

The period around Christmas and other winter celebrations, including New Year.

  • Happy holidays to you all!
  • We visit our family during the holidays.
  • The store stays open late throughout the holidays.

Similar words: holiday season, festive season

Common phrases: happy holidays, the holidays, during the holidays

Questions about holidays

What does holidays mean?

Days when people do not work or attend school, often because of a public celebration.

What is holidays in other languages?

Türkçe: tatil günleri · Español: días festivos · Français: jours fériés · Deutsch: Feiertage · Italiano: giorni festivi · 日本語: 休日

How do you pronounce holidays?

In American English /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/; in British English /ˈhɒlədeɪz/.

How do you use holidays in a sentence?

Schools close during the holidays. There are two public holidays next month.

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