LookItUpholidays
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/ · UK /ˈhɒlədeɪz/
holidays means: Days when people do not work or attend school, often because of a public celebration.
noun
Days when people do not work or attend school, often because of a public celebration.
- Schools close during the holidays.
- There are two public holidays next month.
- Do you work on national holidays?
A period away from work or school, often spent travelling or relaxing somewhere else.
- We spent our holidays in Spain.
- Where are you going for your holidays?
- Their summer holidays lasted two weeks.
The period around Christmas and other winter celebrations, including New Year.
- Happy holidays to you all!
- We visit our family during the holidays.
- The store stays open late throughout the holidays.
Questions about holidays
What does holidays mean?
Days when people do not work or attend school, often because of a public celebration.
What is holidays in other languages?
Türkçe: tatil günleri · Español: días festivos · Français: jours fériés · Deutsch: Feiertage · Italiano: giorni festivi · 日本語: 休日
How do you pronounce holidays?
In American English /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/; in British English /ˈhɒlədeɪz/.
How do you use holidays in a sentence?
Schools close during the holidays. There are two public holidays next month.
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