holiday

• Substantiv, das einen Tag oder Zeitraum bezeichnet, der der Erholung, dem Vergnügen oder dem Feiern gewidmet ist, an dem Menschen üblicherweise nicht arbeiten und nicht zur Schule gehen; auch eine Reise oder Zeit, die man fern von der Arbeit verbringt.

A noun referring to a day or period of time set aside for rest, recreation, or celebration, often when people do not work or attend school.

1. Day of celebrationA1formal

   A day set aside by custom or law for celebration, often with no work or school.

   Feiertag

   • Christmas is a public holiday in many countries.
   • We celebrate Independence Day as a national holiday.
   • The school is closed for the holiday.

   Synonymecelebrationfeast dayfestivalfetejubilee

   Antonymeweekdayworkday

2. Vacation or breakA1formalbritish

   A period of time away from work or school for rest or travel.

   Urlaub

   • We are going on holiday to Spain next week.
   • She took a two-week holiday to visit her family.
   • I need a holiday to relax and recharge.

   Synonymebreakfurloughgetawayleaverecessrestsabbaticaltime offtripvacation

   Antonymedrudgerylaborschoolwork

• Das Verb bezeichnet die Handlung, eine Zeit außer Haus zu verbringen, um sich zu erholen oder zu vergnügen; eine Reise unternehmen, um sich zu erholen.

A verb used to indicate the act of spending a period of time away from home for recreation or relaxation; to vacation.

1. Take a vacationA2formalbritish

   To spend time away from work or school for rest or travel.

   Urlaub machen

   • We are holidaying in Spain this summer.
   • They holidayed in the countryside last year.
   • She plans to holiday in Greece with her family.

   Synonymesojournvacation

   Antonymework