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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The key to a memorable staycation is to make it as vacation-like as possible—activities included. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025 Amazon’s new arrivals hub has a massive collection of fresh travel clothes to pack for tropical getaways, spa retreats, staycations, and more. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025 My return in winter 2025 was, of course, for the coffee and pastries, but also to enjoy a mini staycation with my Sardinian lover. Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025 There’s so much more to this subtropical paradise than the beach alone that makes for a one-of-a-kind staycation, day trip or weekend escape. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025 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 29 May. 2025.

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