off day

English

Alternative forms

  • off-day

Pronunciation

  • (sense 2) Always with stress on off.

Noun

off day (plural off days)

  1. A day in which an employee is not scheduled to work; a day off.
    Until they gain a little seniority at this hospital, newly hired nurses need not expect to have two consecutive off days.
  2. A day in which a person is not performing up to their usual level of ability.
    I understand any pitcher can have an off day but walking four batters in one inning is ridiculous!

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