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

What to do nearby Just around 45 minutes outside of Atlanta, Château Élan is a great place for locals looking for a kid-friendly staycation or those who want to spend some time relaxing outside of the city. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

George and Amal Clooney have perfected the art of the staycation. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Ultimately, though, ordering contact lenses online is convenient whether the wearer is traveling or enjoying that staycation. — Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Best All-Season Duvet Insert Upsides & Downsides AccordionItemContainerButton Let’s be honest, sometimes the best staycation is the one that involves your bed. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 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