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vac

vac

9 8.7
A short informal break from work to rest or travel
  • noun
  • /væk/
  • Informal
translation icon : vacaciones
  • Our family usually goes on a vac every summer to enjoy the beach.

Examples

  • A lot of the larger firms also recruit people who are first on a 'vac scheme' with them, so consider applying for these too.

    Blog text (25)

  • Hey, Siri, can we take a vac--?

    Missing (2023)

  • Marriott's time-share business was spun off last year into Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC).

    Blog text (17)

  • I took a short vac to recharge my energy before the busy season began.

  • After finishing her exams, she was excited to plan a fun vac with her friends.

Synonyms

time off
vsvac
160 1.6

A time when you are not working, often to rest or recover

is used for shorter breaks from work or study
vacay
vsvac
  • Informal
5 9.1

A short time away from work to rest or travel

is especially used for a short break from work or study

Antonyms

work
∞ 1.0

Effort people use to do a job or task

How Long

sabbatical
31 6.6
vacation
  • US
∞ 1.0
vac
  • Informal
9 8.7
getaway
52 3.0
day out
  • UK
21 1.8

Surface Forms

vac singular
vacs plural

Etymology

The word vac is a short form of vacation, which comes from the old Latin root vacare meaning 'to be free' or 'empty'. So a vac is a time when you are 'free', a short break from work or study.