noun
holidays
noun
1
Chiefly British: time off work or school, especially for travel or relaxation (usually plural).
"We're going away for the holidays in July."
2
The festive season around Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year.
"The whole family gets together during the holidays."
How to Use Holidays
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a vacation period (British usage) or the Christmas/New Year season.
UK vs US
"Happy holidays" in American English is a general seasonal greeting covering Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's.
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