holiday

/ˈhɒlɪˌdeɪ/noun
Elementary
1

A day on which a religious event or secular celebration is traditionally observed.

2

A day declared free from work by the state or government.

3

A period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural.

4

A period during which pupils do not attend their school; often plural; rarely used for students at university (usually: vacation).

5

A period during which, by agreement, the usual payments are not made.

6

A gap in coverage, e.g. of paint on a surface, or sonar imagery.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing