Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stay-the-night

phrase
/steɪ ðə naɪt/
Definition
To remain overnight at a place, usually someone else’s home.
Examples
  • After the party, I decided to stay-the-night at my friend’s house.
  • It was so late that I couldn’t go home, so I chose to stay-the-night.
  • They offered me a guest room, and I agreed to stay-the-night.
Meaning
The act of spending the night in a location rather than leaving in the evening.
Synonyms
  • overnight
  • sleep over
  • stay over