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 + atThey stayed the night at her brother's.
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The historic inn—and ale house—Hopkin’s Ordinary makes for a fantastic place to stay the night.
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Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Wow, neither of those work) are invited to stay the night.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 Sep. 2024
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
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Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Wow, neither of those work) are invited to stay the night.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 Sep. 2024
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
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 8 Nov. 2024.
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