vacations

noun
UK /vəˈkeɪʃənz/
US /veɪˈkeɪʃənz/

Times when you take a break from school or work to rest and have fun.

We go to the beach during our summer vacations.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Periods of time when a place like a school or office is officially closed.

The school vacations start in July.

3. The act of leaving a job or position permanently.

The company announced several vacations of senior posts.

4. A time of freedom from usual duties or responsibilities.

He treated the weekend as a vacation from his worries.