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