daycation

noun

daycation

noun

Etymology Blend of day + vacation.

1

Canada, US A single-day excursion or retreat.

You'll want a back-pocket, getaway idea to pull out when you have a free afternoon and the itch to take off for a while. Our "daycations" are just the ticket to satisfy mini wanderlust.1986 June, Linda Pender, “Daycations”, in Cincinnati Magazine:

Synonyms: day trip

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