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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

“That was a long vacation!” exclaimed one immigration agent as she grinned.

From Seattle Times

“A nice, long vacation. Probably five to ten years.”

From Literature

“But there’s another side — somewhat more rational. But the more rational side was on a very long vacation.”

From Seattle Times

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

From Literature

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