Bank Holiday (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several weekdays when banks are closed; a legal holiday in Britain.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The employees were thrilled to learn that the upcoming bank holiday would be a four-day weekend for them.
- The Easter bank holiday had been her favorite time of year since she was a child, filled with family gatherings and laughter.
- All shops and services in the area would remain closed during the bank holiday except for some convenience stores.
- To avoid the crowds, she made sure to do her shopping before the summer bank holiday weekend.
- During the bank holiday, Sarah and her friends decided to go on a short trip to the countryside.