holiday
nounHow many syllables in holiday?
There are 3 syllables in the word holiday.Divide holiday into syllables:
hol · i · day
How to pronounce holiday:
Definition of holiday:
- holiday (noun):
- holy day
- leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure.
- a period of time spent away from home for enjoyment and relaxation
Synonyms for holiday:
accumulated day off or ado
away day
break
field day
half-term
hols
honeymoon
leave
leisure
leisure time
outing
picnic
recess
schoolie
staycation or stacation
time off
vac
vacation
Antonyms for holiday:
continuation
funeral
lamentation
mourning
term
work
workday
working day
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