vacation
noun
a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel; recess or holiday.
vacationing
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present participleof vacation.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The photo shows a vacationing couple seated in striped deck chairs beneath a brightly coloured parasol on a beach.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Laferte, who lives in Mexico, was vacationing with her family in Paris when she spoke to De Los about her songwriting compulsion, the undeniable power of her voice, and a lifelong struggle with mental health.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Hotter summers could also lead to Europeans vacationing in cooler spots in the future, shifting the traditional Mediterranean trip to the North Sea or the Baltics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
But costs associated with vacationing is a “common roadblock” according to AARP.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 20, 2026
Darwin was vacationing at his sister’s estate in Dorking, but de Vries tracked him down and traveled out to meet him.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
