VACATION Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

vā-ˈkā-shən

Definition of vacation

as in holiday

a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended area schools are on vacation that week in February so local ski resorts do a booming business

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verb

as in to holiday

to take or spend a vacation hoping to vacation in Spain this summer

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Recent Examples of vacation

Noun

Earlier this year, CNN talked to travelers choosing to vacation in war zones, radiation sites and volatile borderlands. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Despite being hit hard by Hurricane Helene in 2024, the town and lake are regular features in travel writing and North Carolina vacation recommendations. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

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In 2008, passionate surfer Tim Russo purchased the property, renamed it, and set out to organically grow it into a resort full of wonder where serious surfers and travelers fascinated with the surf lifestyle could vacation happily. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 Their families also vacationed together on the McGuire family houseboat on Lake Oroville. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vacation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacation

Noun

There are also deals on women's pajama gift sets in cute holiday prints, like red plaid or holiday dogs, as well as kids' ski apparel for an upcoming winter vacation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Ready to take on Halloween, Thanksgiving, and a December full of holiday parties without worrying if your wardrobe will still fit in 2027?

— Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of holiday

Noun

After his arrest, he was placed on administrative leave without pay from the police department.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
But as summer turns to fall, her rituals grow cozier, moving indoors while also recognizing the beauty of the new chill in the air, the crisp frost on the leaves.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of leave

Noun

The league has agreed to an extended All-Star break to accommodate the Olympics, but MLB also could tire of waiting for the union to agree with LA28, which badly wants MLB players to participate.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
After the break, Colleyville Heritage wide receiver Trevi Preische’s 10-yard TD reception helped the Panthers make some progress, but a 23-yard score from Caldwell put Argyle’s lead back to three-scores.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

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