stick around

verb

stuck around; sticking around; sticks around

intransitive verb

: to stay or wait about : linger

Examples of stick around in a Sentence

we stuck around afterwards to help clean up
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Despite years of skepticism about its future along the Platte River in downtown Denver, Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park may be sticking around for a while in light of a June real estate deal that opened the way for upgrades and improvements at the 58-acre attraction. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025 As a testament to his commitment to his employees, many of his workers have stuck around for decades. Jing Feng, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025 Some teachers stick around to give feedback on student work or answer questions, which enhances the learning experience. Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025 Offered in a high-performance Daytona level and a standard RT level, the vehicles stuck around on dealership lots. Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stick around

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stick around was in 1878

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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20around. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

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