Vacation

Pronunciation: /veɪˈkeɪʃən/

Vacation (noun)

  1. A period when you do not work or go to school, usually to relax or travel.
  2. A trip or holiday taken for pleasure during a break from work or school.
  3. A break in legal proceedings or court sessions, often for holidays.

Examples

  • She plans to relax during her vacation.
  • He took a vacation to recharge.

Common collocations: take a vacation, vacation time, go on vacation, vacation destination, court vacation

Synonyms of Vacation

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Vacation

  • referring to periods of labor or activity