stay the night

idiom

: to sleep at another person's house for the night

After the party she was too drunk to drive so she stayed the night.

—often + at

They stayed the night at her brother's.

Examples of stay the night in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are even a few rugged off-trail wilderness areas where experienced backpackers can trek in and stay the night. —

Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2024 Airlines are supposed to provide overnight accommodations and supervision, as well, if a child ends up needing to stay the night unexpectedly. —

Sarah Bregel, Parents, 30 July 2024 Much like a road trip during the NBA season, the team will stay the night before their games at a five-star hotel in Lille, just a short walk from the city center, and then depart for Paris shortly after the games. —

Ben Golliver, Washington Post, 28 July 2024 Apply for an additional permit to backpack up to Little Yosemite Valley, stay the night, and then tag the summit at sunrise. —

Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for stay the night

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“Stay the night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20the%20night. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

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