noun
- a period of time when someone is not working or attending school and is free to rest or travel
- the act of leaving or giving up a position or place
Usage: formal; legal
verb
- to take a vacation; to go on holiday
Examples
- We’re planning a two-week vacation to Europe this summer.
- The students are excited about their winter vacation.
- She took a vacation from work to spend time with her family.
- They vacation in the mountains every year.
- The beach house is perfect for a relaxing vacation.
- Many families vacation during the school holidays.
- His vacation was cut short due to an emergency at work.