stay the night

phrase

: to sleep at another person's house for the night
After the party she was too drunk to drive so she stayed the night.
often + at
They stayed the night at her brother's.

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Barker was down to stay the night, but the others wanted to get out of there. Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026 Find cozy rooms with fireplaces at the Inn at Cape Kiwanda or stay the night in an Airstream trailer at Hart’s Camp. Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 Stay the Night Looking to stay the night? Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 Guests can drive or hike there for private lunches and dinners; a family of four can also stay the night. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stay the night

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“Stay the night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20the%20night. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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