on holiday
idiom
British
: experiencing a time away from home, school, or business usually in order to relax or travel
She spent two weeks on holiday in Italy.
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Copy the duchess with a bag of your own to use when traveling, or get a head start on holiday gifting by picking one up for a loved one.
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Now’s the time to treat yourself or get a head start on holiday gifting.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Retailers won’t be able to skirt their effect on holiday goods, Cohen warns.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Shop 26 dresses that are ideal for all sorts of climates and seasons, from more casual beachside affairs to full on holiday season black tie.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Now’s the time to treat yourself or get a head start on holiday gifting.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Retailers won’t be able to skirt their effect on holiday goods, Cohen warns.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Shop 26 dresses that are ideal for all sorts of climates and seasons, from more casual beachside affairs to full on holiday season black tie.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on holiday
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“On holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20holiday. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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