vacation
noun
a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel; recess or holiday.
vacationed
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past participleof vacation.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof vacation.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
vacationnouna period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel; recess or holiday.
Example Sentences
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Wearing a life vest that showcased his toned arms, Macron cut a sporty figure as he vacationed at the Bregancon Fort, the presidential retreat, during France's August summer break.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
When they occasionally vacationed at a cabin, with showers and toilets, it was a real treat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
Court filings show she was given a $1,000 monthly allowance from Abatti and the pair vacationed around the world — in places such as Italy, Switzerland and Hawaii — with their children, family and friends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025
And it turned out this was a thing; some therapists even vacationed in July to fill the end of summer void.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2024
Before the Civil War, five sitting presidents vacationed there, as did judges, lawyers, diplomats, slaveholders, and merchants—mostly from Southern states.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
