vacay
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of vacay
1990–95; by shortening and alteration
Example Sentences
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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
"They're running out of things to throw at me... Share your most embarrassing vacay pics in the replies."
From Salon • May 3, 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
Cast members from “Summer House” and “Southern Charm” cohabitate while on vacay in snowy Vermont in the new reality series “Winter House.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 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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