Etymology

quietcation

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Today it means: A vacation that emphasizes silence and mindfulness. Full definition →

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The story

Blend of quiet + vacation. According to Dictionary.com, first used by blogger Jenifer Hanen in 2010 to describe staying home in "blessed silence" (thus aligning with the meaning of staycation). The term was popularized in 2025.

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