Holidays - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈhɑːlədeɪz|  American pronunciation of the word holidays
Brit.  |ˈhɒlədeɪz|  British pronunciation of the word holidays
- this word is used as a present tense form (he/she/it) of the verb to holiday
- this word is used as a plural form of the noun holiday

noun

- plural form of holiday
- (plural only) The season around Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Day.
Where will you be spending the holidays?

verb

- third-person singular simple present indicative form of holiday

Extra examples

The soldiers were given a two-month leave for the holidays.

The holidays always set off a lot of activity in our home.

Are you doing anything special over the holidays?

While you're enjoying the holidays, you should spare a thought for those who are less fortunate.

The holidays are a time for charity and good will.

Holidays often serve to strengthen bonds between family members.

I'll be spending the holidays with my folks.

...a door arrayed for the holidays with a beautiful evergreen wreath...

The store hires seasonal workers during the holidays.

...ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays...

...dreaded spending the holidays with his bonehead relatives...

The whole clan gets together for the holidays.

...turned away from earthborn concerns during the High Holidays...

The house looks very festive during the holidays.

Shoppers mobbed the stores during the holidays.

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