n. A consecrated day; a religious anniversary; a day set apart for commemorating some important event or in honor of some person.n. An occasion of joy and gaiety.n. A day of exemption from labor, or of recreation and amusement; a day or a number of days during which ordinary occupations are suspended, either by an individual or by a community.n. Nautical, a spot carelessly left uncoated in tarring or painting a ship or its appurtenances.Pertaining to a festival; befitting a holiday; cheerful; joyous; hence, suited only to a holiday; dainty; not fitted for serious action or life.To make holiday; go pleasuring; waste time in play.n. The Christmas season.