short-stay

adjective

British
1
: providing a specified service for short periods of time
a short-stay car park
2
: staying at a place (such as a hospital or nursing home) for a short period of time
short-stay patients/residents

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Together, borderless living and real estate digitalisation are exposing the limitations of legacy housing systems, particularly in accommodating mid-term stays (rentals lasting one to twelve months that fall between regulated leases and short-stay tourism). Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is set to launch near the end of 2026, requiring short-stay visitors to pay 20 euros and get pre-screened before entry. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025 Alongside a small team of athletes, coaches and support staff, al-Dali was evacuated into Egypt and got short-stay visas to race in the World Cup in Belgium. Shama Nasinde, CNN Money, 31 July 2025 The unique micro-apartment will be used as a short-stay accommodation that is compact, contemplative, and quietly radical. New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025 Leave a comment View Comments Love hotels are also relatively common in Asian countries including South Korea and Thailand, while short-stay hotels or motels in other parts of the world often perform a similar social function. Oscar Holland, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024 James Adams, who grew up there, blamed short-stay rentals for his family’s housing issues. Robin Urevich, ProPublica, 31 July 2024 But the Free Press found many youths languished in what is designed to be a short-stay facility because there aren't enough beds in treatment facilities in Michigan. Christine MacDonald, Detroit Free Press, 30 Jan. 2024 Centers have been set up to provide legal aid and short-stay arrangements for victims. Suhasini Raj, BostonGlobe.com, 13 May 2023

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“Short-stay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-stay. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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