plural sabbaticals
: a period of time during which someone does not work at his or her regular job and is able to rest, travel, do research, etc.
Several professors will be taking sabbaticals this year.
She recently returned to work after a two-year sabbatical from her acting career.
a paid sabbatical
Several professors will be on sabbatical this year.
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“Sabbatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/sabbatical. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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