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vacations

  • plural
    of vacation.
    vacation
    noun
    a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel; recess or holiday.
  • present tense form
    of vacation (3rd person singular).
    vacation
    noun
    a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel; recess or holiday.

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Redoing the math, the truth emerges that they had $155,000 available, from which they could pay for their retirement funds, child care, cars, vacations, charitable contributions and miscellaneous expenses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

I grew up within driving distance of several of my cousins and spent vacations with them at my grandparents’ home, playing in the pool and battling over board games.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

Some subsequent presidents enjoyed the retreat as well, but it was soon out of fashion as they began to travel further afield for their vacations.

From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2026

FlyDubai’s budget flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv attract a consistent crowd of Jewish and Arab Israelis coming home from vacations, international workers coming in for stints, and a handful of business travelers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The built-in bookshelves showcased photos of family vacations and special occasions.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence