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holiday
This term carries a dual sense of a specific calendar date and a general period of leisure. In British English, it is the primary term for what Americans call a vacation, encompassing both the act of traveling and the state of being off work. As a noun, it is typically countable when referring to specific days or trips. When used as a verb, it describes the active process of taking a break or traveling for pleasure, often implying a destination or a planned itinerary.
Meanings
A day or period of time when no work or study is done, often to celebrate a religious or national occasion.
"The company gives employees ten days of paid holiday per year."
A period of time spent away from home for pleasure, such as traveling to another city or country.
"They are planning a skiing holiday in the Alps this winter."
To spend a holiday or vacation in a particular place.
"We usually holiday in France during the summer months."