stay in

phrasal verb

stayed in; staying in; stays in

: to stay inside or at home instead of going out

We went to a movie last night, but tonight we're staying in.

Examples of stay in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Follow The Gaggle on X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram to stay in the loop on the latest political news and episodes. —Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024

The past stays in the rearview mirror for Matty Healy. —Sarah Michaud, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024

Stacey has visited Santa Barbara many times during her decade of living in Southern California, staying in and touring various hotels and spending evenings watching the sunset over the Pacific. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024

Some are coming in from out of town, and are literally staying in a hotel for a week just to do this. —Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2024

Three stayed in, went undrafted and spent most of the year in the G League. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024

In late July, shortly before the public revelation of the thefts, the museum had announced that Hartwig Fischer would be ending his term as director in 2024, but would stay in the job while the search for a successor was under way. —Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024

American citizens can stay in the country for up to 180 days with no visa, and those who plan to live there full-time can apply for a Mexican Retirement Visa or Mexican Permanent Resident Card, which requires a monthly income of at least $1,415. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024

The wood floor stays in tune with the darker tones of a brick walkway. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2024