In the latest additions to the Oxford English Dictionary, we found words that are perfect for a summer vacation, or for a short break any time you want to treat yourself and have some fun. Whatever it is that you like to do in your free time, there are words that you can use to talk about it, so kick back and enjoy these new words that will help you expand your English vocabulary.

mani-pedi
This noun is probably more familiar to our female readers, though men also go to salons for nail care and beauty treatments. A word that’s moved from slang to serious (okay, not too serious) English, this refers to a combination manicure and pedicure in one session at a salon. These treatments often include a hand massage and a foot massage, so it’s an extra-relaxing way to spend an hour or two.

mochaccino
Although this word is usually associated with a beverage that became popular with hipsters in the last decade, the word researchers at the OED actually found mentions of the word back in the 1970s – proving that what’s hip in the past can be just as cool in the future. This American-invented drink with an Italian-style name is a blend of coffee and hot chocolate, served with or without whipped cream.

kombucha
Another newly-popular drink of the last decade has been around much longer – at least several hundred years, and possibly even several thousand. This fermented yeast tea can trace its origins to China, Russia, and Japan; the word kombucha is Japanese, although in Japanese the word means “kelp tea” while the Japanese term kocha kinko, or “red mushroom tea,” is what English speakers mean when they use the word kombucha. This beverage is said to promote mental clarity, which you’ll need if you try to figure out this confusion of names!

fun day
This term has become popularly used with organized events sponsored by churches, civic organizations, and schools. A fun day generally is held in one location with a variety of free activities for children, races and games, food and drink for sale, and sometimes carnival rides and musical performances. Some groups use fun days as fundraising opportunities.

bluegill / bluefin
If fishing is the way you like to relax, then you’ll appreciate these two new entries. A bluegill is a small freshwater fish found in shallow lakes and streams, a great favorite with anglers in the United States. It’s the state fish of Illinois. The bluefin tuna is a large saltwater fish that’s also popular with sport fishers, and the Pacific variety is highly prized in Japan for sushi.