A sabbatical year is a period of time in which an employee takes a break from their job, usually for a year. FURLOUGH is an 8-letter word meaning a temporary LEAVE of absence from work, usually with pay. HOLIDAY is a 7-letter word meaning a day of rest or recreation, away from work. LEAVE is a 5-letter word meaning to go away from a place or person, usually for a period of time. All of these words can be used to describe a sabbatical year, which is a period of time in which an employee takes a break from their job, usually for a year.