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personal day

American

[pur-suh-nl dey] / ˈpɜr sə nl ˌdeɪ /

noun

a day that an employee chooses to take off from work for personal reasons.

I took a personal day to attend my sister's graduation.

Etymology

Origin of personal day

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Before arriving in the capital Nuuk, Trump Jr said he was going on a "personal day trip" to talk to people, and had no meetings planned with government officials.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

But workers would be permitted only one paid personal day and no paid sick leave.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2022

NOTES: Reed had a personal day Wednesday, but was expected to return to practice Thursday.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2022

Nassib, a defensive end for the Raiders, is allowed to take a personal day and returns to practice Oct.

From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2022

“Nah, the hospital just hired a bunch of new security guys and I took a much-needed personal day, thank you very much.”

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

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