Vacation ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Vacation ( noun )

1. A period of time during which a person does not work at his or her regular job and is free to do what he or she wants, such as travel or relax.
2. A period of time during which a school or college is closed.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin vacatio(n-), from vacare "be unoccupied".

Examples:

1. I'm going on vacation next month.
2. They are taking a two-week vacation to Hawaii.
3. I'm looking forward to my summer vacation.
4. The kids are on vacation from school.
5. We're planning a family vacation to visit relatives in another state.

(As a verb)

Vacation ( verb )

1. A period of time during which a person does not work at his or her regular job and is free to do what he or she wants, such as travel or relax.
2. A period of time during which a school or college is closed.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin vacatio(n-), from vacare "be unoccupied".

Examples:

1. I'm going on vacation next month.
2. They are taking a two-week vacation to Hawaii.
3. I'm looking forward to my summer vacation.
4. The kids are on vacation from school.
5. We're planning a family vacation to visit relatives in another state.