noun
wakes
noun
1
A traditional local holiday or festival, especially in northern England.
"The town closes its factories every summer for wakes week."
How to Use Wakes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA regional British term for an annual community holiday period.
When to use it
Mostly historical or regional (northern England) usage, e.g. "wakes week."
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The town closes its factories every summer for _____ week.