Holiday ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Holiday ( noun )

1. A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done.
2. A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or travel.
3. A day on which a particular religious or national festival is traditionally celebrated.
4. A day on which a particular event or set of events is celebrated, such as a national holiday.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english hāligdæg (plural) "holy day", from hālig "holy" + dæg "day"; the sense "period of leisure" dates from the mid 17th century.

Examples:

1. We're going on holiday next month.
2. Christmas is a public holiday in many countries.
3. The office will be closed for the holidays.
4. I always look forward to my summer holiday.
5. Many businesses shut down for the holidays.

(As a verb)

Holiday ( verb )

1. A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done.
2. A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or travel.
3. A day on which a particular religious or national festival is traditionally celebrated.
4. A day on which a particular event or set of events is celebrated, such as a national holiday.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english hāligdæg (plural) "holy day", from hālig "holy" + dæg "day"; the sense "period of leisure" dates from the mid 17th century.

Examples:

1. We're going on holiday next month.
2. Christmas is a public holiday in many countries.
3. The office will be closed for the holidays.
4. I always look forward to my summer holiday.
5. Many businesses shut down for the holidays.