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 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 For a relaxing staycation, book a suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2024 For East Coasters For New Yorkers who don’t want to leave the city, a staycation at the Pendry Manhattan West or the Smyth Tribeca could be the perfect de-stresser. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 15 Jan. 2024 Whether jet-setting across time zones or simply catching some Zs on a cozy staycation, this eye mask is the perfect personalized holiday gift for the travel enthusiast in your life, combining comfort and flair in one stylish package. Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2023

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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