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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Katie Wiseman The official first day of fall is just around the corner and if Hoosiers are looking to plan a staycation of sorts, Nashville, Indiana, in Brown County, has a lot going on this time of year. Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2025 Scroll below for a staycation-style set of sheets to enhance your sleep experience. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025 Book a staycation to enjoya ll the amenities and the ocean, or take the NYC ferry for a fun day trip. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Think: weekend getaway, or even a one- or two-night staycation in a nearby city. Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 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 20 Sep. 2025.

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