staycation

noun stay·ca·tion \ˈstā-ˈkā-shən\

Definition of STAYCATION

: a vacation spent at home or nearby

— stay·ca·tion·er \ˈstā-ˈkā-sh(ə-)nər\ noun

blend of ³stay and vacation

First Known Use: 2005

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