Holiday
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A period of time spent away from work or school for rest, recreation, or travel. It can also refer to a day of festivity or celebration when normal activities are suspended.
“We booked a two-week holiday to Greece for this summer.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/
Syllables
hol·i·day
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Wordle
Contains Y as final vowel; H in first position with three vowels total
Scrabble
Worth 14 points; the H and Y provide good scoring opportunities
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