Results for vacation

Definitions of vacation:

part of speech: noun

A vacating or making void, or invalid: freedom from duty, etc.: recess: break in the sittings of law- courts: school and college holidays.

part of speech: noun

Act of making void; the intermission of judicial proceedings; interruption for a time of regular studies at a college or school; intermission of any stated employment.

part of speech: noun

The act of making empty or leaving without an occupant; a making void; a short or long interruption in work or business; as, he took only a day's vacation; a period of leisure or rest; a holiday.

Usage examples for vacation:

• That's why I think we need a vacation from each other. "The Road to Understanding", Eleanor H. Porter

• Before they separated for their vacation however, there was to be one more of Miss Morley's delightful excursions. "The Jolliest School of All", Angela Brazil

• If it were any other time, if we weren't already so far behind with our work, I'd send you off somewhere for a vacation "The Short Line War", Merwin-Webster

• Finally she inquired if she were having a pleasant vacation and Ellen replied that she was. "The Portion of Labor", Mary E. Wilkins Freeman