day off

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]

Example Sentences

Tired, I had taken the day off from work.

From Salon

Kelly: What do you do on your typical day off away from football?

From BBC

Oftentimes, the bus will be at a Radisson on a day off and there’s a mall across the highway.

From Los Angeles Times

“When you’re in Japan, they’re everywhere and you take them for granted. That’s how I would spend my days off. I would go to the stationery and browse and take my notebook and draw.”

From Los Angeles Times

"You can imagine all the hype. Everyone will have a day off and will want to come," Khan tells BBC Sport from his home in Dubai.

From BBC

Related Words

• downtime 
• furlough 
• leave of absence 
• respite 
• sabbatical 
• sick leave 
• vacation