sojourn
a temporary stay: during his sojourn in Paris.
to stay for a time in a place; live temporarily: to sojourn on the Riviera for two months.
Origin of sojourn
1Other words for sojourn
Other words from sojourn
- so·journ·er, noun
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How to use sojourn in a sentence
Sojourners thought it better to promote the video that way—"in an editorial context."
Liberal Christians Attack Obama Spiritual Adviser Jim Wallis | David Sessions | May 10, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTBut President Obama's victory gave Wallis and his organization, Sojourners, new influence.
Liberal Christians Attack Obama Spiritual Adviser Jim Wallis | David Sessions | May 10, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTYet it certainly would render the country more agreeable to strangers, whether sojourners or mere travelers.
Glances at Europe | Horace GreeleyAlthough the mountain-tops have only a few resident birds, they have numerous summer bird builders and sojourners.
The Rocky Mountain Wonderland | Enos A. MillsOne after the other the sojourners from the cities passed from grumbling at the weather to trunk-packing and leaving.
Thankful's Inheritance | Joseph C. Lincoln
Recollections of pointed comments made by boatmen who had taken these summer sojourners on fishing excursions came to his mind.
Cap'n Warren's Wards | Joseph C. LincolnThere is a busy hum and clatter in the streets, filled with soldiers and sailors and chattering sojourners.
A Day's Tour | Percy Fitzgerald
British Dictionary definitions for sojourn
/ (ˈsɒdʒɜːn, ˈsʌdʒ-) /
a temporary stay
(intr) to stay or reside temporarily
Origin of sojourn
1Derived forms of sojourn
- sojourner, noun
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