Pronunciation: /steɪ/
noun a period of remaining in a place
A1 I want to book a stay at a hotel for our vacation.
A2 During my stay in Paris, I visited all the famous landmarks.
B1 The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast during your stay.
B2 We had a pleasant stay at the beachfront villa.
C1 The extended stay in the countryside allowed me to relax and unwind.
C2 The luxury resort offers an exclusive stay for VIP guests.
verb to remain in a specific place for an extended period of time
A1 I stay at home on weekends.
A2 She stays with her grandparents during the summer.
B1 We are staying at a hotel near the beach for our vacation.
B2 He stayed up all night studying for his exam.
C1 The artist stayed true to his vision despite criticism.
C2 After the accident, she stayed strong for her family.
formal I kindly ask that you stay for the entire duration of the meeting.
informal Hey, do you want to stay over for dinner tonight?
slang I'm gonna stay at my friend's place for the weekend.
figurative No matter what challenges come our way, we must stay strong and persevere.
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