noun
vacationing
Vacationing (noun) means the act of taking a vacation or holiday away from work. Example: “They spent the summer vacationing on the coast of Portugal.”
noun
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The act of taking a vacation or holiday away from work.
"They spent the summer vacationing on the coast of Portugal."
"After years of nonstop work, he finally tried vacationing for a whole month."
How to use vacationing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing on holiday, away from your normal job or routine.
Common pairings
vacationing in [place]
while vacationing
vacationing with family
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Word forms
- Plural
- vacationings
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They spent the summer _____ on the coast of Portugal.
Rhymes for vacationing
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What does “vacationing” mean?
The word “vacationing” means the act of taking a vacation or holiday away from work. In plain terms, being on holiday, away from your normal job or routine.
How do you use “vacationing” in a sentence?
Here is “vacationing” used in a sentence: “They spent the summer vacationing on the coast of Portugal.”
What part of speech is “vacationing”?
“Vacationing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of vacationing?
"vacationing" (noun) means the act of taking a vacation or holiday away from work.
