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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According to Statista, 26 percent of U.S. adults had a staycation during the pandemic. Brian Dillon, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 Getty Images Don’t overlook a staycation Having said that, your once-in-a-lifetime trips might actually be nearer to home. Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2024 Now is the best time for a quick Southern California staycation With the summer long gone and the holidays creeping near but not yet here, travel experts say the best time for a vacation is now. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024 Thankfully, my colleagues on the Travel & Experience desk have done much of the concierge work for your next Southern California staycation. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 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 25 Dec. 2024.

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