stays

A2 · Elementary

v. to keep being in a certain condition or situation.

v. to continue to be in a particular state, condition, or position. Often functions as a linking verb followed by an adjective.

“The weather stays warm even after the sun goes down.”

“Despite the market volatility, the company's stock price stays remarkably consistent due to strong investor confidence in the new leadership.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. periods of time that you spend living in a place as a guest.

n. plural form denoting periods of temporary residence or visits to a location.

“Their short stays at different hotels made the trip feel very busy.”

“The diplomat's frequent stays in the capital allowed her to build significant rapport with local officials over several years.”

C2 · Proficiency Plural noun Archaic

n. a stiff piece of clothing worn under a dress in the past to hold the body in a certain shape.

n. a historical garment, typically stiffened with whalebone or wood, worn to support and shape the torso. Pluralia tantum in this fashion context.

“In the 18th century, women wore stays to achieve a fashionable shape.”

“The museum's textile collection includes a rare pair of silk stays from the 1750s, demonstrating the intricate stitching required for such structural garments.”