holiday
From Old English 'haligdaeg', meaning 'holy day'.
NOUN
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[/ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ/en-GB]
[/ˈhɑː.lɪ.deɪ/en-US]
A holiday is a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done. It can refer to a specific day celebrated by a culture, such as a national holiday, or to a vacation from work or school. The term originates from the Old English 'haligdaeg', meaning 'holy day'.
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- We are going on a holiday to the beach next week. — 来週ビーチに休暇に行きます。
- Christmas is a major holiday celebrated around the world. — 世界中で祝われる主要な休日はクリスマスです。
- Many people look forward to their summer holidays. — 多くの人々は夏の休暇を楽しみにしています。
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VERB
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[/ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ/en-GB]
[/ˈhɑː.lɪ.deɪ/en-US]
To holiday means to take a break from work or daily routines, often involving travel or leisure activities. The concept is closely associated with the idea of taking time off to relax and rejuvenate.
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- We decided to holiday in Italy this summer. — 今夏、イタリアに休暇を取ることに決めました。
- Many families choose to holiday at popular tourist destinations. — 多くの家族が人気の観光地で休暇を取ることを選びます。
- She plans to holiday by the lake every year. — 彼女は毎年湖のそばで休暇を取る予定です。
register: formal