holidays
Translation
holidays, vacation, public holidays
Examples
We are going to Florida for the holidays.
We are going to Florida for our holidays.
Christmas is a public holiday.
Christmas is a public holiday.
Happy Holidays from our family to yours.
Happy Holidays from our family to yours.
Grammar Patterns
on holiday on vacation We are on holiday for two weeks.
a public holiday a national day off Monday is a public holiday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vacation, break, festival, leave
Etymology
From Old English 'hāligdæg', meaning 'holy day'.
Memory Tips
Think of the original 'holy days' like Christmas, which were days of rest and celebration.