Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sick-day
Noun
/sɪk deɪ/
Definition
A sick day is a day taken off from work or school due to illness.
Examples
- She decided to take a sick-day after catching a cold.
- Many employees are allowed a certain number of sick-days each year.
- He called in to inform his boss that he would be taking a sick-day.
Meaning
It refers to a day when someone is unable to perform their regular duties because they are not feeling well.
Synonyms
- illness day
- leave of absence
- health day
