rest-day

She enjoys a quiet rest-day at home.

Definition

1. Noun: A "rest-day" refers to a day set aside for rest, relaxation, or recovery from work, physical exertion, or other activities. It is a period of intentional inactivity or leisure.

Usage Examples

• (A day dedicated to recovery from physical activity.)
• (A day set apart for spiritual or physical repose.)
• (A day of deliberate rest from occupational duties.)

Advanced Usage

• "to have a rest-day": to take or allocate a specific day for rest.

  • The team had a rest-day before the championship match to avoid burnout. (They paused training for a day to rest.)

• "rest-day routine": a set of activities or lack thereof on a designated day of rest.

  • Her rest-day routine involves reading, napping, and light stretching. (A typical pattern of behaviour on a day off.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rest (n/v): a period of relaxation or inactivity; to cease work or motion.

  • He took a short rest after lunch. (A brief pause from activity.)

• Day off (n): a day when one does not have to work.

  • Friday is my day off, so I can sleep in. (A scheduled free day.)

• Sabbath (n): a day of religious observance and abstinence from work, especially in Judaism and Christianity.

  • They observe the Sabbath as a holy rest-day. (A specific weekly day of rest.)

Synonyms

• Holiday: a day of celebration or recreation, often with no work.
• Break: a pause or interruption from continuous activity.
• Recess: a short period of rest or relief from work.

Related Idioms

• "day of rest": a synonym for rest-day, often used in religious or cultural contexts.

  • Sunday is traditionally considered a day of rest in many cultures. (A designated day for relaxation.)

• "take a breather": to pause briefly for rest, though not necessarily a full day.

  • After running for an hour, she stopped to take a breather. (A short rest.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Rest up: to rest in order to regain energy or prepare for future activity.

  • I need to rest up before the marathon next week. (To rest thoroughly in advance.)

• Lay off: to stop work or activity temporarily.

  • The doctor advised him to lay off exercise for a rest-day. (To cease for a period.)