mat leave

English

Noun

mat leave (countable and uncountable, plural mat leaves)

  1. (informal) Clipped compound of maternity leave.
    Coordinate term: pat leave
    Kelly is on mat leave til Thursday, then her husband starts paternity leave.
    Anita and Jennie are going on their mat leaves next month.
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