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vacation
[ vey-key-shuhn, vuh- ]
noun
- a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel; recess or holiday:
Schoolchildren are on vacation now.
- a part of the year, regularly set aside, when normal activities of law courts, legislatures, etc., are suspended.
- freedom or release from duty, business, or activity.
- an act or instance of vacating.
verb (used without object)
- to take or have a vacation:
to vacation in the Caribbean.
vacation
/ vəˈkeɪʃən /
noun
- a period of the year when the law courts or universities are closed
- a period in which a break is taken from work or studies for rest, travel, or recreation Also called (in Britain and certain other countries) holiday
- the act of departing from or abandoning property, etc
verb
- intr to take a vacation; holiday
Derived Forms
- vaˈcationless, adjective
Other Words From
- va·cation·er va·cation·ist noun
- va·cation·less adjective
- mini·va·cation noun
- preva·cation noun adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of vacation1
Example Sentences
Kist said: "Hitting the double 12 felt amazing. It was a lovely moment for everyone and I hope Kris enjoys the money. Maybe I will go on vacation next month."
Finally, unions tend to provide fringe benefits such as health insurance, paid sick days, vacation days, and retirement plans.
Launching Tuesday, the special was filmed in the slightly less chaotic locale of Hawaii, one of Chieng’s favorite places to work and vacation.
After much gabbing, those who share a strong connection get engaged and meet for the first time face to face before jetting off for a vacation in Mexico.
For some, it may be just what the doctor ordered for a mid-December mind vacation.
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