Boxing Day
noun [C or U]Definition
› in the UK, the day after Christmas Day, which is a public holidayTime off workCelebrations, parties and special occasionsSpecific holidays and festivals
(Definition of Boxing Day noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- bank holiday noun
- break noun (INTERRUPTION)
- career break noun
- compassionate leave noun
- downtime noun
- early-closing day noun
- furlough noun
- holiday verb
- hols noun
- leave noun (HOLIDAY)
- maternity leave noun
- public holiday noun
- retreat noun (POSITION)
- sabbatical noun
- sick day noun
- sick leave noun
- sickie noun
- tea break noun
- vacation noun
- weekend noun
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