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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Best Wayfair Patio Furniture Memorial Day Sales If staycations are on the calendar this year, outdoor furniture that mimics the luxury and comfort of a resort is a must. Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025 People who usually take staycations spend an average of $928.11 per person on a staycation. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025 Fort Worth Botanic Garden Followers: 33.6K Most engaged-with post overall: A sweepstakes for a staycation in Fort Worth's Cultural District generated a 16.79% engagement rate. Maxwell Millington, Axios, 20 Apr. 2025 The key to a memorable staycation is to make it as vacation-like as possible—activities included. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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