English · Word Candidate

holidays

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(usually after possessive) holiday, vacation; time off work, especially if spent travelling away from home.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kỳ nghỉ, ngày lễ, thời gian nghỉ việc

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NounRegister: informal

Where are you going for your holidays this year?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The season around Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Day.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mùa lễ hội quanh Giáng sinh, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa và Năm mới

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NounRegister: US

Near-synonym: winter holiday

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

On holidays.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vào ngày lễ

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Adverb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “holidays” mean?

(usually after possessive) holiday, vacation; time off work, especially if spent travelling away from home.

Is “holidays” formal or informal?

holidays is generally informal.