Synonyms of vacations

vacations 1 of 2

noun

plural of vacation

as in holidays

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• holidays
• leaves
• breaks
• hols
• recesses
• relaxations
• sabbaticals
• furloughs
• liberties
• intervals
• feasts
• rests
• respites
• legal holidays
• breathers
• intermissions
• holy days
• interims

vacations

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of vacation

as in rests

to take or spend a vacation

hoping to vacation in Spain this summer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• holidays
• rests
• escapes
• breaks
• gets (away)
• relaxes
• recesses
• gets off
• eases (up)
• slacks (off)
• lets up
• reposes
• lounges
• bums
• idles
• loafs
• goldbricks
• lazes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slaves
• endeavors
• labors
• struggles
• works
• hustles
• toils
• plugs
• sweats
• plows
• strives
• humps
• pegs (away)
• strains
• slogs
• grubs
• plods
• travails
• drudges
• moils

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vacations

Noun

Minis are a versatile option for whatever summer has in store—vacations, parties, even the office (with the right shoes, of course). — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Mesh ballet flats bring an effortless, fashion-forward feel to your wardrobe, while strappy sandals are an easy pick for beach vacations and warm-weather weekends. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

From a seashell-print maxi reminiscent of Farm Rio’s Sand Marine Shells dress to tropical florals, bold prints, and tiered silhouettes, these picks are made for beach vacations, weddings, and sunny weekends. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

In this case, the most refreshing summer treat that brings you right back to summer vacations growing up. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

The airline said this route allows passengers, both in Hawaii and Idaho, to travel for winter holidays and spring vacations. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026

Their expenses from that account ranged from gas, groceries and parking fees to vacations in Rome and purchases at Gucci, Prada and Louis Vuitton stores in Spain, according to the Herald’s review. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

That may mean fewer seven- or ten-day vacations and more shorter trips anchored by one high-value memory. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Those who are traveling, meanwhile, aren’t necessarily choosing close-to-home vacations. — Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Verb

James Campbell, who vacations in the area from California, was sipping his coffee on the beach at the time. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 July 2026

Then again, my mother-in-law still vacations with my husband’s ex, so maybe my boundaries are all screwy. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026