vacay

noun

va·​cay ˈvā-ˌkā How to pronounce vacay (audio)
plural vacays
US, informal
: vacation
a family vacay
vacay plans
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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

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Stassi Schroeder scores one more summer vacay out of Lisa Vanderpump. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 9 Aug. 2024 In addition to kicking back on the spotless beach, the family vacay included fun times at the resort’s waterpark and enjoying their signature Sesame Street character breakfast. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024 Over the weekend, the HGTV star shared an inside look at her family vacation in St. Lucia that left me longing for a beach vacay and access to her closet. Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024 Summer dressing is all about ease and elegance, but should also prioritize versatility — from day to night, work to vacay, and everything in between. Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for vacay 

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1991, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vacay was in 1991

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“Vacay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacay. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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