# sojourn

/ˈsoʊdʒɝn/ (US) · /sˈəʊdʒɜːn/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sojourn
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

a short stay in a place, especially when you are traveling or visiting. It is a more formal way to say you are staying somewhere for a while.

For teachers: a temporary stay in a place, typically for a period of travel or residence. Often carries a literary or formal tone.

## Examples

- The family spent a short sojourn in Paris before returning home.
- After a brief sojourn in the mountains, the hikers were ready to return to the city for the winter.
- The diplomat's sojourn in the capital was marked by intense negotiations, though he remained a guest of the local government throughout his stay.

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