New words – 26 November 2018

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daycation noun [C]
/deɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a day trip, usually to a hotel or similar resort, where you use the facilities for the day then go home at night

As the name implies, a daycation is about getting away from your hectic life and enjoying all the amenities of a real vacation without all the extra travel or expenses. The service is growing in popularity in cities like Miami where luxury pools and spas are a staple at just about every beachside hotel.
[www.porthole.com, 17 May 2018]

jobbymoon noun [C]
UK /ˈdʒɒb.i.muːn/ US /ˈdʒɑː.bi.muːn/
a holiday that you take in the period between leaving one job and starting a new one

In a busy world where employees are so overworked they routinely fail to take the holiday time they are entitled to, a jobbymoon presents a unique opportunity to review achievements and reassess priorities.
[www.guardian.com, 11 June 2018]

microstay noun [C]
/ˈmaɪ.krəˌsteɪ/
a stay in a hotel room for several hours but not overnight

In an era where flexibility is key and people are travelling globally for business more than ever, the world of microstays seems like a fresh new option. Microstays of several hours at a time are now available at hotels, airports and leisure centres, and we spoke to two companies who are at the forefront of this exciting new concept.
[www.lonelyplanet.com, 29 May 2018]

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11 thoughts on “New words – 26 November 2018

  1. Gopalakrishna gupta ES

    I LIKE THESE NEW WORDS: I WOULD LIKE TO ADD IN CAMBRIDGE DICTIONARY: I USE AND REFER FOR ACCURATE MENAING TO ENGLISH WORDS.

  2. Chigusa

    Some hotels in Japan already have microstay and it’s called “day use.” It’s probably a way to increase hotel’s occupancy rate and revenue.

  3. Prashant soni

    Jobbymoon i think the best word i have learnt today in dictionary. I like this word because i am about to resign from current organisation and i will have some holiday before starting a new job.

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