Home / Dictionary / vacation

vacation

/veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

  1. Freedom from some business or activity.

  2. Free time given over to a specific purpose; occupation, activity.

  3. A period during which official activity or business is formally suspended; an official holiday from university, law courts etc.

Synonymsholiday, departure, moveout, annulment, revocation, holiday
verb

  1. To spend or take a vacation.

    "This year, we’re vacationing in Mexico."

Synonymsgo on holiday, go on vacation, holiday

Practice "vacation" in context

WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.

Save to WordNote — it's free →

No credit card. No install required.