staycation

noun

stay·​ca·​tion ˈstā-ˈkā-shən 

: a vacation spent at home or nearby

staycationer

ˈstā-ˈkā-sh(ə-)nər 

noun

Examples of staycation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For those looking to test their luck on the strip, or just get a little staycation in, use a 15% discount at any Caesars property in Las Vegas with promo code LOCAL. — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Some of the savviest travelers are spending next weekend on the sidelines, enjoying a staycation while everyone else goes somewhere. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Staycation grocery hack Heading on a summer staycation? — Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 23 June 2026

Wrinkle-resistant, ultra-soft, and easy to dress up or down, this billowy blouse is versatile for vacation and low-key staycations alike. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

blend of stay entry 3 and vacation

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for staycation

• ablation
• aeration
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation