stays

/ steɪz /

plural noun

1. rare,  corsets with bones in them

2. a position of a sailing vessel relative to the wind so that the sails are luffing or aback Compare irons

3. (of a sailing vessel) to fail to come about

Example Sentences

The Hilton hotel group was rebuked over two adverts, one reading "Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park From £68", and the other advertising stays in Newcastle from £59.

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By longstanding convention, the Lebanese army stays out of the Palestinian camps and leaves Palestinian factions to handle security.

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“Listen, this stays between us, you hear? This is why I sent for you—for your discretion. No one, not even the Council of the Earth, is to know about their presence on this ship.”

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“Better for all of us if Ashton stays home, what?”

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“He was upset, and then he fell asleep. I didn’t want to wake him. Is it okay if he stays a couple days?”

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