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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A very brief vacation; a momentary respite from the cares of everyday life.

   "The latest trend is for 'nanobreaks' where people manage two full days away, spanning one overnight stay."

Synonyms

All synonyms

microvacationmicrovacation

Example

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"The latest trend is for 'nanobreaks' where people manage two full days away, spanning one overnight stay."

Etymology

From nano- + break.

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