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daycation

American  
[dey-key-shuhn] / deɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. a day trip or one-day vacation.


verb (used without object)

  1. to take a daycation.

    We’ll be daycationing at a theme park.

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Etymology

Origin of daycation

First recorded in 1985–90; day + vacation

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Rather than hotel overnight stays, daycation deals sell travelers access to a hotel — sometimes to a room, other times to  amenities such as pools or spas — on a short-term, usually daylong, basis.

From New York Times Mar. 7, 2015

Resorts have jumped on the daycation bandwagon — without the guest room — offering access to spas, pools, fitness centers and beaches.

From New York Times Mar. 7, 2015

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