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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From luxury staycations on sheets with endless thread counts to mountain getaways with stunning views, North Carolina is home to some of the best hotels in the world, according to a prestigious travel guide. Drew Jackson, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026 As staycations boom in the face of uncertainty over the war in the Middle East and soaring airfares, holidaymakers are looking for affordable places to stay closer to home. Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 2 June 2026 Intex Scallop Mini Pool If a staycation is more your speed this summer, why not dress up your backyard with a little something special? Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 With a staycation, there are no worries about airports, train stations, or road trip directions. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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