stay up

phrasal verb

stayed up; staying up; stays up
: to continue to be awake past the time when one usually goes to bed
Don't stay up past your bedtime.
She stayed up to watch the late movie.

Examples of stay up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025 Their art would stay up for 30 days, available for sale and exposure. Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025 Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts? David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025 More celebrity hair news: Now, watch Swift's BFF Selena Gomez talk to fans: Follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stay up

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Stay up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20up. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!