Travel / A2

HOL-uh-day/ˈhɒlədeɪ/

In British English a holiday is time off work or a trip. On holiday. Go on holiday. Vacation is the usual American word. A public holiday is a day off for everyone. Holiday can be countable: a two-week holiday.

Meaning

A time when you do not work or study, often for travel.

Examples

• “We are going on holiday in June.”
• “Where did you go on holiday?”
• “Next Monday is a public holiday.”

Good to know

UK: on holiday. US: on vacation. a public holiday.

Near in meaning

vacation

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