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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Building a bat house can encourage them to stick around a little longer and eat up all those pesky insects. Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025 For those who’d prefer to stick around Joshua Tree, the Bungalows at Homestead Modern are an attractive place to stay, with their mid-century design and peaceful location. AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025 Clouds will stick around, keeping temperatures cooler than usual. Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025 The rainy weather is likely to stick around, with NWS forecasts showing 50% chances of precipitation both Sunday and Monday. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

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