holiday
noun
a day fixed by law or custom on which ordinary business is suspended in commemoration of some event or in honor of some person.
preholiday
-
a word derived from
holiday.
Example Sentences
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So while the inflation picture got a bit of a preholiday glow, Americans should be prepared for another year of higher prices.
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Friday made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to consult with military commanders and deliver a preholiday pep talk to U.S. troops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 9, 2016
She had starred in a popular series of preholiday ads for Target, playing an overhyped shopper.
From New York Times ● Jul. 17, 2014
During November, typically the peak month for preholiday game releases, the two best-sellers were the military shooters "Call of Duty: Black Ops II," from Activision, and "Halo 4," from Microsoft.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2012
Despite their divisions over the nation’s economic problems, senators were united in their desire to stage a preholiday vote to help veterans and show they are taking steps designed to protect jobs.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 10, 2011
