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

Parking at Ventura Harbor is free Monday through Thursday, and $10 for a full-day pass Friday through Sunday and on major holidays. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Bernstein noted that the third quarter tends to be the smallest for luxury in China, as spending tends to be concentrated around key holidays or shopping events. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 The Zurlindens, of West Chester, had crammed a year's worth of holidays into one day. — Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2026 The observatory should beam back its first images before the winter holidays, said Jackie Townsend, Roman’s project manager at GSFC. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2026 In a gesture of peace, al Sharaa enshrined key rights for Kurds via presidential decree, such as protection of the Kurdish language and recognition of Kurdish holidays. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026 While the Asian Garden Mall has plenty of excitement to offer, take it from me—the area can get overwhelming during peak holidays. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 While the teen responsible for his son's death fights for a new trial, Metcalf said his family is now facing countless milestones and holidays without Austin. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 Since welcoming Rocky, Kardashian and Barker have offered occasional glimpses into life with their blended family, sharing moments from holidays, birthdays and family getaways while largely keeping their youngest son's face out of the spotlight. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 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

More flexibility, more savings Christina DeSomma is another parent who doesn't let the school calendar limit her family's vacations, and the financial benefits alone are worthwhile.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
The women received jewelry totaling more than $1,000, designer purses, guns, shoes, flowers, a laptop and cellphone, as well as vacations, tickets to performances, and one-on-one dinners.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026