staycation

American  

[stey-key-shuhn] / ˌsteɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. a vacation spent at home or near home, doing enjoyable activities or visiting local attractions.

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staycation British  

/ ˌsteɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. informal a holiday in which leisure activities are pursued while staying at one's own home

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Etymology

Origin of staycation

First recorded in 1940–45; stay ¹ + (va)cation

Example Sentences

I want to plan a weekend “staycation” with two of my girlfriends.

From Los Angeles Times

There have been fewer international visitors and more domestic traffic, as more people are embracing the idea of staycations, or spending their holidays closer to home.

From Los Angeles Times

On a sunny Wednesday in Skegness, we asked holidaymakers what kept them drawn to staycations at the seaside.

From BBC

Later this month my family is going on a quick staycation at Wyndham Hotel, booked entirely with my generous friend’s points she offered us, since they are due to expire at the end of June.

From Salon

“The beauty of a staycation is that you can tailor its purpose to your needs,” AAA says.

From Seattle Times