staycation

noun

stay·​ca·​tion ˈstā-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce staycation (audio)
: a vacation spent at home or nearby
staycationer noun

Examples of staycation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Especially with the summer fast approaching, a staycation at Bowie House would be a great way to enjoy the sun with a drink and a dip. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024 Inventors' Workshop For curious kids, try a staycation that includes an element of learning by doing science activities. Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024 Long Cove prides itself on offering the whole package to local guests on a staycation or out-of-towners. Blair Brown, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Stay your way at The Boca Raton Your current staycation crush is The Boca Raton, a sprawling resort and private club that’s been grandly transformed and offers five distinct hotels that span from the Intracoastal to the beach — and cater to every type of traveler. Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024 The mother-daughter duo enjoyed a staycation together, which included an elaborate build-your-own Shirley Temple bar and Christmas cake decorating. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 11 Dec. 2023 Available in 15 stunning shades from Pacific Blue to White, this soft and smooth duvet cover keeps you cool all night long, making good sleep achievable even during a staycation. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024 Of course, students at country-club colleges are loath to rush through a pleasant four-year staycation or to leave their friends behind, and faculty don’t want to have to adjust their schedules, courses, or assignments. Frederick M. Hess, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023 From Florida resident rates at Disney to staycation packages in downtown Miami, save some money this summer with Florida hotel deals. Shayne Benowitz, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

blend of stay entry 3 and vacation

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of staycation was in 1944

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Cite this Entry

“Staycation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staycation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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