vacationland

noun

va·​ca·​tion·​land vā-ˈkā-shən-ˌland How to pronounce vacationland (audio)
və-
: an area with recreational attractions and facilities for vacationers

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Greek empire in the Dells Icarus’ journey to becoming the tallest waterslide in America is the culmination of more than 50 years of ambition for the Mt. Olympus waterpark resort in the vast, kitschy middle-class vacationland that is Wisconsin Dells. — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024 The heavily accented, Polish Holocaust survivor was a constant presence in the Jewish vacationland in upstate New York, offering a one-of-a-kind type of entertainment: speed-painting. — Julia Gergely, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

vacation entry 1 + land entry 1

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vacationland was in 1927

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“Vacationland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacationland. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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vacationland

noun
va·​ca·​tion·​land vā-ˈkā-shən-ˌland How to pronounce vacationland (audio)
: a place where many people go on vacation
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