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

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 notes

In plain EnglishBeing on holiday, away from your normal job or routine.

Common pairings

vacationing in [place] while vacationing vacationing with family

Word forms

vacationings plural

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Rhymes for vacationing

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Frequently asked questions

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.