long vacation

American  

noun

British.

1. the summer vacation customary in the law courts and universities.

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long vacation British  

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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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

Thanks to the subtlest effervescence, the wine feels almost alive in your mouth, with a flavor that's equal parts sharp, mellow, and sunny — like the first day of a long vacation.

From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2022

Yet here was Morrie talking with the wonder of our college years, as if I’d simply been on a long vacation.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom