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Vocabulary Entry
holiday
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done.
Example Sentences
"We are planning a family holiday to the beach next month."
"Christmas is a public holiday in many countries."
"He took a holiday to relax after a stressful work period."
V
verb
To spend holidays away from home or to go on a vacation.
Example Sentences
"We usually holiday in Europe every summer."
"They decided to holiday in the mountains this year."
"She loves to holiday by the sea."
A
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of a holiday.
Example Sentences
"The holiday spirit was evident in the decorations."
"She gave him a holiday gift on Christmas Eve."
"They decorated the house with holiday lights."