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stays

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈsteɪz// UK //stˈeɪz// stays

n. the period of time you spend living or visiting a place. You use this when talking about a trip or a visit to a hotel.

n. a period of time spent residing in a place as a guest or visitor.


SIMPLE

We enjoyed our stays at the beach house.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel offers a discount for guests who book extended stays of more than seven nights.

COMPLEX

While her previous stays in the capital had been brief and professional, this month-long residency allowed her to explore the city's hidden cultural history.

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Commonly used in the plural when referring to multiple visits or a general category of travel accommodation.

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