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Definition of daycation

daycation

/deɪˈkeɪʃən/
day · ca · tion
Plural:daycations
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Past Simple:daycationed
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Past Participle:daycationed
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Present Participle:daycationing
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daycation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A short vacation or recreational trip that lasts only a single day and does not involve an overnight stay away from home.

Example

"Because we could not take a full week off work, we planned a relaxing daycation at a nearby coastal resort."

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• verb

1

To take a single-day recreational trip or vacation without staying overnight.

Example

"During the summer months, many city residents daycation at the nearby state parks to escape the heat."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'staycation' refers to a vacation of any length spent at or near home, 'daycation' specifically denotes a single-day trip or recreational outing that does not involve an overnight stay.

• Nearby Words

daybook
daybreak
daycare
daycation
daydream
daydreamer
dayglo

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 21st century as a portmanteau blending 'day' and 'vacation', modeled on the similar blend 'staycation'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Daycation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/daycation
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