Meaning Of Holiday

n.

A consecrated day; religious anniversary; a day set apart in honor of some person, or in commemoration of some event. See Holyday.

n.

A day of exemption from labor; a day of amusement and gayety; a festival day.

n.

A day fixed by law for suspension of business; a legal holiday.

a.

Of or pertaining to a festival; cheerful; joyous; gay.

a.

Occurring rarely; adapted for a special occasion.