vacation

/veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/noun

A long stretch of free time spent away from work or school.

Example sentences

“We're taking a two-week vacation in Italy this summer.”
“After such a stressful year, we really need a vacation.”

American English; the British say 'holiday'. Americans go 'on vacation', and the verb form 'vacationing' is also common.

Synonyms for vacation

holiday
getaway
break

Related words

stationA place where trains or buses regularly stop so passengers can get on and off.beachThe strip of sand or small stones along the edge of the sea or a lake.taxiA car with a driver that anyone can hire for a single trip, usually with a meter that works out the fare.touristA person who visits places for enjoyment rather than for work.currencyThe money, or other means of payment, that people use to buy and sell things.suitcaseA big, usually rectangular bag for carrying clothes and belongings when you travel.