holidayed
Went on break
Holidayed is the past tense of holiday used as a verb, meaning to spend a vacation somewhere.
The usage is primarily British: We holidayed in Cornwall last summer.
Americans would say vacationed instead.
Interrupt continuity
- time-offSanctioned absence from work
- leaveSanctioned time away
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- escapeFlight from captivity
jaunt · sojourn · staycation · sabbatical · furlough · off-season
Intended arrival point
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
- tourismLeisure travel sector
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- globetrottingTraveling widely worldwide
backpacking · wanderlust · excursion · pilgrimage · voyage · journey · expedition · safari
Releasing coiled tension
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- reposePeaceful stillness or calm
- leisureFree time for relaxation
tranquility · serenity · lounging · sunbathing · poolside · spa · retreat · hammock
Visiting places of interest
- activitiesThings one engages in
- excursionsBrief recreational journeys
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
entertainment · amusement · festivity · celebration · merriment · enjoyment · pleasure · fun
break
Interrupt continuity
escape · jaunt · sojourn · staycation · sabbatical · furlough · off-season
destination
Intended arrival point
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
- tourismLeisure travel sector
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
globetrotting · backpacking · wanderlust · excursion · pilgrimage · voyage · journey · expedition · safari · cruise
unwinding
Releasing coiled tension
leisure · tranquility · serenity · lounging · sunbathing · poolside · spa · retreat · hammock · beach
sightseeing
Visiting places of interest
- activitiesThings one engages in
- excursionsBrief recreational journeys
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
exploration · entertainment · amusement · festivity · celebration · merriment · enjoyment · pleasure · fun · games
- holiday seasonYear-end celebration weeks
- holiday weekendExtended break around celebration
- Happy HolidaysInclusive festive greeting
- holiday spiritSeasonal goodwill and merriment
- holiday mealSpecial occasion dinner
- holiday partySeasonal celebratory gathering
holiday, holidays, holidaying, holidayer, holidaymakers, holidayers, holidaymaker