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hols

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /hɒlz/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɒlz
  • homophone: halls (cot–caught merger)
  • homophone: hauls (cot–caught merger)
  • homophone: holes (doll–dole merger)

1

noun

Meaning 1

Holidays (time off work or time spent travelling).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Ireland, UK, informal, plural, plural-only

Examples

  • Where are you off to on your hols this year?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Clipping of holidays.