holiday gathering — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

holiday gathering (/ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ ˌɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ ˌɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/

Meaning

Meaning: festive get-together

A meeting of family or friends to celebrate a holiday together.

Examples

🗣 The annual holiday gathering brought three generations of the family around one long, noisy table.

Etymology

‘Holiday’ from Old English ‘haligdæg’ (holy day) plus ‘gathering’.

How & Where It’s Used

Refers to festive seasonal meetups such as those at Christmas or New Year.

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Tags: events, family

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