Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

holiday

n. a day on which work is suspended by law or custom; "no mail is delivered on federal holidays"; "it's a good thing that New Year's was a holiday because everyone had a hangover"

vacation, holiday

n. leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure; "we get two weeks of vacation every summer"; "we took a short holiday in Puerto Rico"

recourse, resort, refuge

n. act of turning to for assistance; "have recourse to the courts"; "an appeal to his uncle was his last resort"

recourse, resort, refuge

n. something or someone turned to for assistance or security; "his only recourse was the police"; "took refuge in lying"

resort, playground, vacation spot

n. an area where many people go for recreation

repair, resort, haunt, hangout, stamping ground

n. a frequently visited place

vacation, holiday

v. spend or take a vacation

leave, leave of absence

n. the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty; "a ten day's leave to visit his mother"

furlough

n. a temporary leave of absence from military duty

sabbatical, sabbatical leave

n. a leave usually taken every seventh year

relief, respite, rest

n. a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"

celebration, festivity

n. any joyous diversion

festival

n. a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

covering, cover, screening, masking

n. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"

prayer, supplication

n. the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving); "the priest sank to his knees in prayer"

escape, escapism

n. an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy; "romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life"; "his alcohol problem was a form of escapism"

hostel, hostelry, inn, lodge

n. a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

den, lair

n. the habitation of wild animals

den

n. a room that is comfortable and secluded

retreat, hideaway

n. an area where you can be alone

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