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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Booking your next trip? Wisconsin has plenty of options for those seeking a staycation or wanting to explore somewhere new. Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025 Seating opens at 6:30 p.m. before the TVs turn on at 7 p.m. Anyone who attends all four watch parties will be entered to win a romantic staycation at the adjoining Hilton Garden Denver Inn Union Station. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025 Katie Wiseman The official first day of fall is just around the corner and if Hoosiers are looking to plan a staycation of sorts, Nashville, Indiana, in Brown County, has a lot going on this time of year. Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2025 Scroll below for a staycation-style set of sheets to enhance your sleep experience. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 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 10 Oct. 2025.

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