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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For others, a short staycation or even a day to catch up on errands and appointments will do wonders. Kristen M. Waterfield, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Readers praised its broad appeal for families and couples, as well as beachy staycations for Dubai residents. Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 Think: weekend getaway, or even a one- or two-night staycation in a nearby city. Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025 The number of Gen Z vacationers paying for travel is set to rise, with both that generation and millennials seeking shorter weekend getaways and staycations, according to the report. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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