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The school was closed for a holiday.
What does Holiday mean?
A holiday is a special day or break.
Dictionary definition
A holiday is a special day or period when people may celebrate, rest, or take time away from regular routines.
Example sentences
Holiday in a sentence
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Families may celebrate a holiday in different ways.
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The story explains how a holiday can carry memories, traditions, and meaning.
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Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
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Practice 1
What does holiday mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of holiday.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to holiday?
Celebration is close in meaning to holiday.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym or strong contrast for holiday?
Workday contrasts with holiday.
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Holiday
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Sounds like
hah · li · day · strongest beat: hah
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WordHoliday.
Partnoun.
MeaningHoliday means A holiday is a special day or break.
ExampleExample: The school was closed for a holiday.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hah · li · day
- Strongest beat
- hah
- Ending
- day
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hah.
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Synonyms
Words like Holiday
celebrationA special event or activity.
breakTime away from regular work or school.
Antonyms
Opposite words
workdayA normal day for work or school.
routineA regular pattern of activities.
Synonym practice
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Word family
Holiday word family
Base word
holiday
noun
holidays
More than one holiday.
noun
holiday break
Time away from school or work for a holiday.
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Student support
Understand Holiday
Hint for students
A holiday is a special day or time when people may celebrate, rest, or have a break from school or work.
Common mix-up
A holiday is not always the same as a vacation. A holiday can be one special day; a vacation is usually a longer trip or break.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows holiday without using the word holiday. Model sentence: On the special celebration day, the school was closed and families gathered. Clue words: special celebration day, school was closed, families gathered Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a special day or break from school or work?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The school was closed for the holiday." Why does holiday fit better than homework day?
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