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

It will apply to stays after 24 July 2026 but it will only be charged on the first five nights of a visitor's stay.

From BBC

Indy stands about two feet tall, so the camera often stays at that height too, gliding close to the floor where the view from under the bed looks as big as an airplane hangar.

From Los Angeles Times

The Argentinian steakhouse is dimly lit and stays busy, with outdoor seating, if that’s your preference.

From Salon

Lawyers say urgent matters - like bail pleas or eviction stays - are heard first, pushing older cases further down the list.

From BBC

"I am so proud of the girls. I hope this stays for women's rugby."

From BBC

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