Word
staycation
Definition
n. a holiday spent in your home country, or even at home, instead of travelling abroad. It is a mix of the words 'stay' and 'vacation'.
n. a holiday spent in one's home country rather than abroad, or a period of leisure spent at home. A portmanteau of 'stay' and 'vacation'.
Examples
“We are planning a relaxing staycation this summer.”
“Instead of flying to Europe, the family decided on a staycation to explore local museums and parks.”
“The rise of remote work has encouraged more people to opt for a staycation, allowing them to enjoy local attractions without the stress of international travel.”
Examples
simple
“We are planning a relaxing staycation this summer.”
contextual
“Instead of flying to Europe, the family decided on a staycation to explore local museums and parks.”
complex
“The rise of remote work has encouraged more people to opt for a staycation, allowing them to enjoy local attractions without the stress of international travel.”
Etymology
The noun is a blend of stay (at home) + vacation. The verb is derived from the noun.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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