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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Here’s a look at some properties putting the ho-ho-ho in hotel by promising a sensational staycation over the holidays. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025 The ultimate staycation candle is just $5 at Walmart right now. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025 Taxing tourism has more appeal than other levies for the obvious reason that people voting on it generally don’t pay it (excluding the relatively small numbers of those taking staycations). Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025 Booking your next trip? Wisconsin has plenty of options for those seeking a staycation or wanting to explore somewhere new. Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2025.

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