Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sojourn

noun and verb
/ˈsōˌjərn/
Definition
A temporary stay or visit, typically for a short period of time.
Examples
  • After a long sojourn in Europe, she returned home with many stories to tell.
  • They decided to sojourn in the mountains for a weekend getaway.
Meaning
To stay somewhere temporarily or to spend a brief period at a particular place.
Synonyms
  • stay
  • visit
  • stopover
  • rest