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Definition of staycation

staycation

/steɪˈkeɪʃən/
stay · ca · tion
Plural:staycations
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Past Simple:staycationed
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Past Participle:staycationed
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Present Participle:staycationing
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staycation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A vacation spent in one's home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home involving day trips to local attractions.

Example

"To save money this summer, we decided to plan a relaxing staycation and explore the museums in our own city."

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• verb

1

To take a vacation at home or in one's local area rather than traveling far away or abroad.

Example

"More families are choosing to staycation along the nearby coast instead of booking expensive international flights."

• Rhymes for staycation

• Nearby Words

stave
stay
stayaway
staycation
staycationer
stayer
stead

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 21st century (With earlier isolated uses in the mid-20th century) as a portmanteau blending the verb 'stay' with the noun 'vacation'. The term gained widespread popularity during the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

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