rest day
Definition
Noun: 1. A day designated for rest and abstention from work or routine duties: A specific day, often recurring weekly or as part of a schedule, that is officially allocated for relaxation, recovery, and leisure activities instead of labor or typical obligations.
Usage
- The term "rest day" is used to denote a scheduled break from work, training, or other regular activities.
- It is commonly used in contexts like employment, sports training, fitness regimens, and religious or cultural observances.
- It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
- Noun:
- After six consecutive days of intense training, the athlete took a much-needed rest day.
- The company policy guarantees every employee one rest day per week.
- We planned our hike to include a rest day halfway through the journey.
Advanced Usage
- "To take a rest day": To actively use a day for rest.
- It's important for marathon runners to take a rest day to allow their muscles to recover.
- "To have a rest day": To possess or be entitled to a day of rest.
- All staff have a rest day on Sundays according to their contracts.
Variants and Related Words
- Day off (noun phrase): A day on which one does not have to work, often used interchangeably with "rest day" in employment contexts.
- I'm using my day off to catch up on sleep.
- Sabbath (noun): A day of religious observance and abstinence from work, often considered a holy day of rest in Abrahamic religions.
- Break (noun): A short period of rest or relief from something, which can be shorter than a full day.
Synonyms
- Day of rest: A more formal or traditional term with the same meaning.
- Off-day: A day when one is not working or is free from usual duties.
Related Phrases
- "Make it a rest day": To decide to treat a particular day as a day for rest.
- I'm feeling exhausted, so I'm going to make tomorrow a rest day.
Noun
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a day set aside for rest
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