English · Phrasal verb Attested A1

stay in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see stay, in.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không sử dụng một cách ẩn dụ hoặc thành ngữ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I don't like to stay in motels.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To remain at home.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ở nhà

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “stay in” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see stay, in.

Is “stay in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.