Vacation: meaning, definitions and examples

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vacation

 

[ vษ™หˆkeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

time off work

A vacation is a period of time during which you relax and enjoy yourself away from home. It is a break from work or school, usually lasting for several days or weeks. Vacations are often spent traveling to new destinations, exploring new cultures, and trying new activities.

Synonyms

break, getaway, holiday

Examples of usage

  • I'm going on vacation to Hawaii next month.
  • She took a two-week vacation to Europe.
  • Vacations are important for recharging and reducing stress.
  • Many people enjoy beach vacations for sun and relaxation.
  • I need a vacation to unwind and recharge.
Context #2 | Verb

to take time off

To vacation means to take time off from work or school to relax and enjoy oneself. It involves going on a trip or engaging in leisure activities. Vacationing allows people to recharge, explore new places, and spend quality time with loved ones.

Synonyms

get away, holiday, travel

Examples of usage

  • We are planning to vacation in Europe next summer.
  • She often vacations in the mountains to enjoy nature.
  • Vacationing in tropical destinations is popular during the winter months.
  • I need to vacation to destress and relax.
  • Many families vacation together to create lasting memories.

Translations

Translations of the word "vacation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fรฉrias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅเคŸเฅเคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Urlaub

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ liburan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฟัƒัั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wakacje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไผ‘ๆš‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vacances

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vacaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tatil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํœด๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฌุงุฒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dovolenรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dovolenka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ๆœŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poฤitnice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรญdagar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะผะฐะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™til

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vacaciones

Etymology

The word 'vacation' originated from the Latin word 'vacatio', meaning freedom or exemption. It first appeared in English in the mid-14th century, referring to a period of leisure. Vacations became popular among the wealthy in the 19th century as a way to escape the pressures of urban life. With the rise of leisure time and tourism, vacations have become a common practice for people around the world to relax and rejuvenate.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,428 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.