Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

vaxication

/ˌvæk.sɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: vaxi-ca-tion
IPA: /ˌvæk.sɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

22

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A postvaccination travel.

Informal

Example Sentences

"While some experts believe that pent-up demand will have people rushing in large numbers to book “vaxications,” others, including Anthony S. Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, think the return to travel will be gradual, with people easing their way back."
"Some newly vaccinated people will be ready to get on a plane and travel far from home -- or at least as far as destination entry requirements allow. I have friends that have booked vaxications to Hawaii, Mexico and various Caribbean islands."
"Vaxications refer to pent-up demand for travel from those who are vaccinated. And they could be a needed boost for suffering travel and hospitality markets."
"If health and safety concerns are the only things preventing a person from booking their vaxication, brands with clearly communicated safety measures will earn the attention and trust of potential travelers."

Etymology

Blend of vaccination + vacation, or from vaccine or vax.

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

vaxications (plural)

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce vaxication?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌvæk.sɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/.
What does vaxication mean?: A postvaccination travel.
Where does vaxication come from?: Blend of vaccination + vacation, or from vaccine or vax.

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