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- Dictionaryva·ca·tion/vāˈkāSHən/
noun
- 1. an extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling. North American "he took a vacation in the south of France" Similar Opposite
- 2. the action of leaving something one previously occupied: "his marriage was the reason for the vacation of his fellowship" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. take a vacation: North American "I was vacationing in Europe with my family"
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a time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax: We're taking a vacation in June. They went to Europe on vacation. I've still got some vacation time left before the end of the year. [ C ] mainly US(UKinformalvac)
The meaning of VACATION is a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation. How to use vacation in a sentence.
Vacation definition: a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel; recess or holiday. See examples of VACATION used in a sentence.
A vacation is a time specifically set aside for enjoyment or relaxation, like a dream vacation to Hawaii. Vacation began as an Old French word, meaning "freedom or release" from an activity or occupation — like summer vacation.
a period of time to relax or travel for pleasure instead of doing your usual work or school activities: [ C ] The family had just left for a vacation in the Bahamas. [ U ] We always went on vacation in August.
Definition of vacation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation, especially one with pay granted to an employee. 2. a. A holiday. b. A fixed period of holidays, especially one during which a school, court, or business suspends activities. 3. The act or an instance of vacating. intr.v. va·ca·tioned, va·ca·tion·ing, va·ca·tions.