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long vacation

American

noun

British.

the summer vacation customary in the law courts and universities.

long vacation British

noun

the long period of holiday in the summer during which universities, law courts, etc, are closed

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Etymology

Origin of long vacation

First recorded in 1685–95

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long vacation

You don’t need a long vacation to get new energy, a 24-hour break from your daily routine can be enough to renew enthusiasm and relieve mental exhaustion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026

She came to L.A. for a long vacation and ended up staying.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026

"I had a long vacation and pre-season. Now I'm ready for more."

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2024

It had been five years since Ms. Peters, 67, enjoyed a long vacation, and $4 for a gallon of gas wasn’t going to stand in her way.

From New York Times ● Mar. 31, 2022

It made her happy to imagine “a long vacation in that dream island I'm always talking about!”

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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