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
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In other words, don’t expect Justaguy Fieri to stick around for the next season of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026 That snow will stick around for several days, with temperatures staying below freezing for the next few days. Joe Brandt, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026 The snow on the ground is supposed to stick around for at least a few days, according to the National Weather Service. Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 26 Jan. 2026 Kupp didn’t stick around for interviews. Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 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

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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20around. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

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