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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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 The staycation effect will be crucial to the success of the 2025 summer box office, which kicks off May 2 with Marvel’s Thunderbolts*. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 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 5 May. 2025.

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