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
It was the kind of preholiday weekend days that most Americans can relate to — a festive morning of shopping.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 18, 2022
Sherman recommends cleaning your filter once a month, but it’s also worth giving it a preholiday cleaning.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2021
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
Does a sudden spike in new factory orders represent a fundamental shift, or is it just a preholiday blip?
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2012
