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

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That math is why the staycation has emerged as the obvious workaround. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 Popular with Laguna Beach and LA locals for a quick staycation, the property also draws a loyal set of Montage brand devotees who’ve stayed at one of the sister properties in South Carolina, Deer Valley, or Los Cabos. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 Summer is ideal for a few staycation experiences. Parents, 11 June 2026 Below, shop more of my East Coast summer style essentials, including a beach tote bag for stashing your Kindle and snacks for a day by the ocean, and a trendy two-piece set that’s ideal for staycations and weekend getaways alike. Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for staycation

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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“Staycation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staycation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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