pre-holiday
|pre/hol/i/day|
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/priːˈhɑːləˌdeɪ/
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/priːˈhɒlɪˌdeɪ/
before a holiday
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-holiday' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'holiday' meaning 'a day of festivity or recreation.'
Historical Evolution
'Pre-holiday' combines the prefix 'pre-' with 'holiday' to form a modern English adjective describing events or conditions occurring before a holiday.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before a holiday,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
occurring or existing before a holiday.
The pre-holiday sales attracted many shoppers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 12:23