: a one-year hiatus from academic studies to allow for nonacademic activities
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In my work with leaders at this inflection point, the adult gap year moves through four core shifts.—Suzanne Roske, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 After graduating from Marlborough College in 2000 at age 18, Kate embarked on a busy gap year, which included a study abroad stint at the British Institute in Florence.—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 This was a gap year for the Pacers after Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles in the finals finale.—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 May 2026 This was supposed to be a gap year in Boston.—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gap year