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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And, for overnight guests, on-site staycations, or just taking an afternoon nap after a day at the beach, the one-bedroom, one-bath beachfront bungalow’s lounge spills onto a private patio. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024 Here are best staycations around Southern California, from the Idyllwild forest to picturesque Santa Barbara. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024 Getaway: The William Vale Plan a Brooklyn staycation for great views, cozy vibes, outdoor saunes and more. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 According to Statista, 26 percent of U.S. adults had a staycation during the pandemic. Brian Dillon, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 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 6 Jan. 2025.

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