'stay' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'stay' with 20 example sentences.

stay noun

: continuing or remaining in a place or state

: the state of inactivity following an interruption

: a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted

: a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset)

: (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar

stay verb

: stay the same; remain in a certain state

: stay put (in a certain place)

: dwell

: continue in a place, position, or situation

: remain behind

: stop or halt

: stay behind

: hang on during a trial of endurance

: stop a judicial process

: fasten with stays

: overcome or allay

How long do you plan to stay on this island?

I stayed at a small hotel near the lake.

I'm going to stay at a friend's house.

I'd like to stay for three nights.

I'd rather stay at home tonight.

It would be better if you stayed in bed.

I decided to stay one more day.

I thought you were going to stay home.

I stayed at home all day.

The doctor said you need to stay in bed.

I decided to stay on the train.

They stayed at a very expensive hotel.

We stayed awake all night telling ghost stories.

He stayed in New York for three weeks.

This is the hotel that we always stay in.

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.

You stay here. Everyone else go outside.

I hope things stay that way forever.

I didn't want to stay at home.

Don't stay in the sun too long.

Words related to 'stay'

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