vacationed

Went on holiday

Vacationed is the past tense of vacation used as a verb, meaning to take a holiday or leisure trip: They vacationed in Maine every summer.

The verb form is more common in American English; British speakers typically say "holidayed."

escape

retreat

Sanctuary or withdrawal

haven · respite · refuge · seclusion · solitude · unplugged · disconnect · recharge · breather · timeout

recreation

snorkeling

Surface swimming with breathing tube

kayaking · hiking · skiing · golfing · fishing · swimming · cycling · paddleboarding · parasailing · zip-lining

tourism

destination

Intended arrival point

monuments · museums · guidebook · sightseeing · tours · souvenirs · photographs · cultural · historical · heritage

leisure

relaxation

State of being unwound

hammock · sunbathing · beachside · resort · villa · cottage · cabin · bungalow · chalet · rental

travel

journey

Travel from place to place

international · domestic · flight · cruise · booking · reservation · hotel · accommodation · passport · luggage

Opposites
work vs. leisure activity

vacationedworked

Performed labor or tasks

labored · toiled · slaved · worked through · grinded

travel vs. staying put

vacationedstayed put

Continued in place

hunkered down · stayed in · sheltered in place · stuck around · staycationed

Phrases
Family

vacation, vacations, vacationing, vacationer, vacationers, vacationist, vacationlands, vacationland

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G