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Definition vacation in American English

vacation noun

noun
/veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a period of time when you do not work and you do things for pleasure instead. The British word is holiday

Example

I only get one week of vacation per year in this job.

Example

She's on vacation this week and next.

1.1

a period of time when you go and stay in another place for pleasure during your vacation

Example

Next year, we will take a vacation to see the Grand Canyon.

1.2

relating to a vacation

Example

vacation pay/benefits

Example

a vacation home

2

a period of time when a school is closed

Example

I'm planning on visiting my parents during Christmas vacation.

Synonyms and related words
frosh week grade half term
3

the act of vacating something

Synonyms and related words
departure comings and goings exit
Definition vacation in American English