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Meaning of Holiday
A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done
Definitions
- A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done
- * An extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in a foreign country
Etymology of Holiday
The word "holiday" has its roots in Old English, derived from "hāligdæg," which means "holy day"
Originally, holidays were days of religious significance, but over time the term has expanded to include any day of celebration, leisure, or recreation
Example Uses
- I'm going on holiday to the beach next week
- * The school is closed for the holidays
- * She took a holiday from work to travel abroad