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1. holiday

noun. ['ˈhɑːləˌdeɪ, ˈhɑːlɪˌdeɪ'] leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure.

Etymology

  • day (English)
  • day (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • holy (English)
  • holi (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Holiday

  • holliday

How do you pronounce holiday?

Pronounce holiday as ˈhɑlɪˌdeɪ.

US - How to pronounce holiday in American English

UK - How to pronounce holiday in British English

3. holiday

noun. ['ˈhɑːləˌdeɪ, ˈhɑːlɪˌdeɪ'] a day on which work is suspended by law or custom.

Etymology

  • day (English)
  • day (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • holy (English)
  • holi (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. holiday

verb. ['ˈhɑːləˌdeɪ, ˈhɑːlɪˌdeɪ'] spend or take a vacation.

Etymology

  • day (English)
  • day (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • holy (English)
  • holi (Middle English (1100-1500))