vacay

noun

va·​cay ˈvā-ˌkā 

plural vacays

US, informal

: vacation

a family vacay

vacay plans

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—Cosmopolitan

If you feel like you need a break from adulting, July is the time to take that mental vacay.

—Brandi Neal

Examples of vacay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Let its slinky tank silhouette be your go to for summer nights out—at home or on vacay. Missoni metallic knit maxi dress $1,015 MYTHERESA $1,400 NET-A-PORTER The Tropical Stripe Leave it to Sarah Staudinger to craft yet another perfect summer maxidress. —Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 June 2024

As the unofficial kick-off to the summer season, this end-of-May vacay is a quintessential American experience. —Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2024

Also on her Mallorca vacay, Kylie rocked a white, lace swimsuit coverup, plus a Khy dress. —Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024

When planning your summer vacay, there’s also more to consider than just the holiday crowds. —Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1991, in the meaning defined above