day off


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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How to use day off in a sentence

  • I left Elise and the cook alone, two poor defenceless women; the gardener is taking his weekly day-off in the village.

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