stay out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To spend time out of one's house.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He stayed out all night in the bar.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To avoid going into somewhere.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To outstay; to stay longer than.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “stay out” mean?
To spend time out of one's house.
Is “stay out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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