rest day

noun

rest day

noun

Etymology Possibly a continuation of Middle English resten-dei, restandæȝ, from Old English restendæġ (“day of rest; Sabbath”).

1

A day spent resting from work or any other activity.

  • With overtime, rest day working and other payments, a union source said many drivers can expect to earn well in excess of £75,000.2020 April 8, “Network News: SWR drivers' pay rise offer includes DCO clause”, in Rail, page 22:

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