Everyday Life

Vacation

veɪˈkeɪʃn

noun

What does Vacation mean?

Time off from work for travel or rest.

Example sentence

"We're taking a vacation to Florida in June."

American usage tip

'Holiday' in the US means a festival day like Thanksgiving.

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