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vacation vs holiday

A period of leisure time away from work or school, often involving travel.

American
vacation

“We're taking a two-week vacation in Florida this summer.”

British
holiday

“We're taking a two-week holiday in Spain this summer.”

Good to know

Americans 'take a vacation' while the British 'go on holiday'. In British English, 'vacation' survives mainly in university contexts (the periods when term is not in session).

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