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day off

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  1. A day away from work, school, or a similar obligation; a free day. For example, Sophie always used her day off to do errands. [Late 1800s]


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Morishita practices for at least six hours a day, six days a week, and still makes time for stretching on her day off.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The White House visit will be on a day off in the middle of a nine-game East Coast trip.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

The result was worth it, but the euphoria alone might not get you through the next few hours if you have not managed to net the day off.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Fun, but that’s just a day off — which is when you put in for PTO.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Serenity: might have time tmrw. dad has the day off, he could drive me.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

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