vacation

/vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/noun
Elementary
1

An extended trip or journey away from home for rest or pleasure.

2

An extended period of leisure time away from work or school.

3

A period during which official activity or business is formally suspended; an official holiday from university, law courts etc.

4

The act of vacating something; moving out.

5

The act of making legally void.

6

Freedom from some business or activity.

7

Free time given over to a specific purpose; occupation, activity.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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