Staycation
noun
1.
a vacation spent at home or near home, doing enjoyable activities or visiting local attractions.
noun
1.
(informal) a holiday in which leisure activities are pursued while staying at one’s own home
noun
a stay-at-home vacation
Examples
Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals.
Word Origin
2003
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