plural vacays
US, informal
: vacation
a family vacay
vacay plans
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CosmopolitanIf you feel like you need a break from adulting, July is the time to take that mental vacay.—Brandi Neal
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Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Another cute pic from that family vacay featured a 1-year-old Jay leading his grandma on a stroll.
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Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Whether you're headed to a beachside vacay or are simply dreaming of one, nothing's more classic for summer than a French manicure.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Cruise the Water There's much more to experience along Cape Canaveral's 24 miles—particularly if the idea of a water-centric vacay appeals to you.
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Marisa Spyker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Another cute pic from that family vacay featured a 1-year-old Jay leading his grandma on a stroll.
—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Whether you're headed to a beachside vacay or are simply dreaming of one, nothing's more classic for summer than a French manicure.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Cruise the Water There's much more to experience along Cape Canaveral's 24 miles—particularly if the idea of a water-centric vacay appeals to you.
—
Marisa Spyker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vacay
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“Vacay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacay. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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