Vacationing Meaning in English
word · lemma: vacation
veɪˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/, /veɪˈkeɪʃnɪŋ
vay-KAY-shuh-ning
veɪkˈeɪʃənɪŋ
vay-KAY-shuh-ning
Definition
Spending time away from home for rest, relaxation, or travel, usually for pleasure.
Usage & Nuances
'Vacationing' is less common than 'on vacation' in everyday speech. Used often with a location ('vacationing in Italy'). Mainly American English—British English prefers 'holidaying'. Usually informal.
Spanish: vacacionar - estar de vacacionesPortuguese (BR): viajar de férias - estar de fériasPortuguese (PT): viajar de férias - estar de fériasChinese (Simplified): 度假Chinese (Traditional): 度假Hindi: छुट्टियां मनानाArabic: يقضي إجازةBengali: ছুটিতে থাকা - বেড়াতে যাওয়াRussian: отдыхать (на каникулах) - проводить отпускJapanese: 休暇を過ごす - バカンスを楽しむVietnamese: đi nghỉ - đi du lịch nghỉ dưỡngKorean: 휴가를 보내다 - 여행하다(휴가 중)Turkish: tatilde olmak - tatil yapmakUrdu: تعطیلات گزارنا - سیر و تفریح کرناIndonesian: berlibur
Example Sentences
We are vacationing at the beach this week.
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Are you vacationing with your family this summer?
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They love vacationing in the mountains during winter.
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My parents have been vacationing in Europe for two weeks.
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She took time off work and is vacationing in Bali right now.
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If you’re vacationing abroad, don’t forget your passport.
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