—n.
1 a fixed period of cessation from work, esp. in universities and lawcourts.
2 US a holiday.
3 the act of vacating (a house or post etc.).
—v.intr. US take a holiday.
Phrases and idioms:
vacation land US an area providing attractions for holidaymakers.
Derivatives:
vacationer n. vacationist n.
Etymology: ME f. OF vacation or L vacatio (as VACATE)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.