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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The Fifth Avenue Hotel also has the not-so-common distinction of delivering a great experience for out-of-towners, or those looking for a staycation, one reader noted. Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 Leo’s predecessor never took a vacation outside of the Vatican and instead opted for a staycation in his Casa Santa Marta residence. Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 7 July 2025 Spontaneous Staycations In The US Data reveals that Americans are embracing staycations over international travel, with more searches for trips within 300 miles of guests’ homes. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 Make your home staycation with the kids successful with some planning. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 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 16 Jul. 2025.

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