furlough
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Communist Caribbean island is in crisis as airlines cancel flights, hotels close and authorities furlough workers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
Just like furlough, ministers and officials had no idea how much it would ultimately cost taxpayers.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
In the end, government spent about £70bn paying people's wages under the furlough scheme.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner said he first heard about the educational furlough program when he learned Aguilar had cut off his ankle monitor and fled.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
He was headed back to Puerto Plata after a three-night furlough to meet his newborn son in Tamboril.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing furlough
The Catcher in the Rye
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
National Spelling Bee '14: Prelims Round 2
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
This Week in Words: January 12 - 18, 2019
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!