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

My first staycation at this impressive countryside-style guesthouse was with my youngest child in tow. — Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Our own Nedra Rhone wrote a lovely piece on what her own Atlanta staycation taught her. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

The surrounding town only adds to the appeal of booking here for a staycation, considering the wealth of restaurants, boutiques, and recreational activities to explore nearby. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026

The dog days of summer are upon us, and maxing out your staycation starts with this outdoor chaise lounger. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 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