Hols and Recess

Hols

Hols noun - A period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended.
Usage example: my friends from university are all going abroad for the summer hols
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Recess and hols are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recess" instead a noun "Hols".

Recess

Recess noun - A period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended.
Usage example: the couple goes to Florida every January for a month-long recess from the rigors of winter

Hols and recess are semantically related. (British) You can use "Hols" instead a noun "Recess".

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