vacation
noun
a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel; recess or holiday.
are vacationing
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present progressiveof vacation.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Renowned photographer Randy and his playwright husband Jack are vacationing on the Oregon coast, but their trip sours.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
Image: Airbnb Now that people are vacationing again, a travel-related gift card is also a good present.
From The Verge ● Jun. 15, 2022
As COVID-19 vaccines make it safer to travel, many people who stayed home during pandemic shutdowns are vacationing again.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2021
“They don’t want to feel like there are vacationing out of a Vegas or Miami guidebook.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 26, 2014
Obamas on vacation in Massachusetts: President Obama and his family are vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard until Aug. 18.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 16, 2013
