A Word on Wednesday: Vacation

Posted on July 5, 2017 by wiscopoet

Vacation, noun,

Primary definition: a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel. Source

Sadly, not my actual vacation photo, but I wear a hat in the sun near the water.

The word “vacation” comes from a Latin word meaning “to be occupied” and is also related to “vacuous” and “vacant:” to be empty or void.