HOLIDAYS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of holidays

plural of holiday, chiefly British

as in vacations

a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended the member of parliament met his wife while on holiday in the south of France

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holidays

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verb

present tense third-person singular of holiday

as in rests

to take or spend a vacation saw kangaroos while holidaying in Australia

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Recent Examples of holidays

Noun

Some jurisdictions have implemented paid holidays from work while political campaigns increasingly offer rides to the polls. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 Big league clubs would be scheduled for Monday games on national holidays, when many typically draw large crowds. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 But for the first time in a decade, the most expensive one-day, one-park ticket for Disneyland (usually during end-of-year holidays) is also not budging from its current $224. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 Long passages, short family holidays and entertaining guests place different demands on a yacht and its crew. — Christoph Lymbersky, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Markets in mainland China and South Korea are closed for holidays. — Justina Lee,tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 Under the current agreement, Maceo splits his time between both parents during the week and alternates weekends with exceptions for certain holidays. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 This means that many times, HOAs have a measure of control over home decor and public gatherings of residents, such as parades, festivals and holiday parties – including which holidays are celebrated at all. — Stephanie A. Dhuman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 In addition, workers also secured minimum-hour guarantees, pay for all hours worked, and overtime protections including holidays and sixth and seventh workdays. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Verb

Prudhomme knows it well as his family often holidays here, going on peaceful walks in the lush landscape. — Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for holidays

vacations

Noun

For families Ski vacations and mountain vacations are meant to be enjoyed with the whole family—there’s little that is more connecting than a day on the slopes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The shoppers who built these brands in the early 2000s are now in their 30s and 40s, with weddings, kids and vacations to dress for.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026