sick day
noun/ˈsɪk deɪ/
/ˈsɪk deɪ/
- a day on which an employee is away from work because of illness, but still receives pay
- Benefits included paid vacations and sick days and the use of a company car.
- I am entitled to ten paid sick days a year.
- On average, smokers take three more sick days each year than non-smokers.
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