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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Pick up a matching pair for yourself and kick off your staycation. Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025 Late June: Take a break and set up a staycation weekend. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025 Hannah and her partner, Elliot, who live in Dubai, recently celebrated her 30th birthday with a staycation in Ras Al Khaimah, bringing along their dog Lola to mark the occasion. Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024 The only thing missing from your new hotel-esque staycation? Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024 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 12 Feb. 2025.

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