stick around

verb

stuck around; sticking around; sticks around
Synonyms of stick aroundnext

intransitive verb

: to stay or wait about : linger

Examples of stick around in a Sentence

we stuck around afterwards to help clean up
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.
That cooler air won't stick around though; another big warmup begins Thursday and that could be the start of our 3rd heat wave of the year. Tammie Souza, CBS News, 6 June 2026 This summer, the couple plan to stick around the Chesapeake Bay area instead of heading further north. ABC News, 5 June 2026 Fletcher is a bruising back who could have gone to the NFL this past spring, but chose to stick around Coral Gables and take another crack at winning a national championship after the Canes fell agonizingly close in January. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026 In addition to the music films – with many stars, such as Madonna, Barellies, Frampton and Katy Perry sticking around for post-screening chats – Tribeca has also culled a music video lineup showcasing work from Linda Perry, Jack White, Benson Boone and 5 Seconds of Summer. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20around. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

More from Merriam-Webster on stick around

Love words? Need even more definitions?

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

More from Merriam-Webster