Sojourn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɒd͡ʒən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sojourn is a noun meaning A short stay somewhere.
Meaning
A short stay somewhere.
More Meanings
- A temporary residence.
- (intransitive) To reside somewhere temporarily, especially as a guest or lodger.
Example Sentences
Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there.
Though long detain'd / In that obscure sojourn
The soldiers first assembled at Newcastle, […] and here sojourned three days.
The use of vasoconstrictors to increase the sojourn of local anesthetics at the site of infiltration continues[…]
Word Forms
- sojourns
- sojourning
- sojourned
Synonyms for sojourn
Depending on context, synonyms include abode, stop, keep, lodge, quarter, stay.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include staying, residency, resident, residence, accommodation, reside.
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