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

"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

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

From Seattle Times

The environment is so favorable, one Republican consultant said only half in jest, that he would advise candidates to “take a long vacation and come back in November.”

From New York Times

His retirement was merely a long vacation.

From Washington Post