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(Entry 1 of 2)
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
- area schools are on vacation that week in February so local ski resorts do a booming business
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of vacation (Entry 2 of 2)
to take or spend a vacation
- hoping to vacation in Spain this summer
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For those who get the shot and go.
'Vacation': A History
'Vacation': A History
Sit back and enjoy some reading.
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7 Ways to Get Away From It All
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“Vacation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacation. Accessed 3 Dec. 2021.
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The first known use of vacation was in the 14th century
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