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holiday
/ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/
noun
A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.
"Today is a Wiccan holiday!"
Similar: feast day
A day declared free from work by the state or government.
Similar: bank holiday, national holiday
A period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural.
verb
To take a period of time away from work or study.
To spend a period of time for travel.
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