staying
/ˈsteɪ.ɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: stayings
Meaning · English
A stay or visit.
Noun
Examples
The years that follow are chiefly noteworthy for his intercourse with four clever girl cousins called Southall, and sundry stayings at Moseley with a cheery, literary old grandmother[…]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “staying” mean?
A stay or visit.
Is “staying” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.