personal day
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of personal day
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Does this count as a sick day, or would I need to use a personal day?
From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026
The president-elect's son, Donald Trump Jr, paid a brief visit to Greenland on Tuesday, in what he described as a "personal day trip" to talk to people.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2025
The measure also grants them one paid personal day, though that does not include any new, dedicated time off for illnesses.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 1, 2022
NOTES: Reed had a personal day Wednesday, but was expected to return to practice Thursday.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 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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