American English
/veɪˈkʰeɪ.ʃn̩d̚/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Related entry: vacation
A period when you are away from work or school, usually to rest or travel.
Practice out loudA period when you are away from work or school, usually to rest or travel.
We are planning a vacation in California.
I need a vacation from work.
In American English, vacation is the usual word for time away from work or school. Holiday often means a public day off, such as Thanksgiving.
summer vacation · family vacation · paid vacation · vacation plans
a vacation from + activity
a vacation in + place
To spend time away from work or school, usually for rest or travel.
They vacation in Florida every winter.
We vacationed with our children last year.
vacation in + place
vacation with + person
away from work or school for rest or travel
We're on vacation this week.
to spend time away from work or school
I want to take a vacation soon.
to leave home for a vacation
They go on vacation every August.