vacay
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of vacay
1990–95; by shortening and alteration
Example Sentences
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"They're running out of things to throw at me … Share your most embarrassing vacay pics in the replies."
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 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
By the end of our vacay on Sunday, we were sun-kissed and stress-free.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 1, 2021
All they’ve experienced the past two decades is a team that goes on vacay after the last game of the regular season.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2021
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