vacay
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of vacay
1990–95; by shortening and alteration
Example Sentences
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It also touts a vibrant purple hue that “will transport your senses to a cool summer vacay with its smooth and creamy texture,” Wendy’s added in its press release.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2024
Pulling off a surprise vacay successfully requires a different mind-set, extreme detail management and a fair amount of stealth.
From Washington Post ● May 12, 2022
He then asked people to “share your most embarrassing vacay pics in the replies.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2022
“They’re running out of things to throw at me…Share your most embarrassing vacay pics in the replies.”
From Washington Times ● Apr. 23, 2022
Gal pals on vacay in the Mojave have a close encounter of the disturbing kind in the 2022 sci-fi terror tale “The Seed.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2022
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