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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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 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 Jack Whitehall and Keke Palmer star in the roles created by Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher, whose staycation is disrupted by suspicious new neighbors. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 June 2026 That math is why the staycation has emerged as the obvious workaround. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 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 30 Jun. 2026.

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