ˈhɔlədɪ n. & v. --n. 1
esp.
Brit. (often in pl.) an extended
period of
recreation, esp.
away from home or in travelling; a break from
work (cf. VACATION). 2 a
day of
festivity or recreation
when no work is
done, esp. a
religious festival etc. 3 (attrib.) (of
clothes etc.)
festive. --v.intr. esp. Brit.
spend a holiday. øholiday camp Brit. a camp
for holiday-makers
with accommodation,
entertainment,
and facilities on
site. holiday
centre a
place with
many tourist attractions. holiday-maker esp. Brit. a
person on holiday. on holiday (or one's holidays) in
the course of one's holiday.
take a (or make) holiday
have a break from work. [OE haligdóg (HOLY, DAY)]