stick around

verb

stuck around; sticking around; sticks around

intransitive verb

: to stay or wait about : linger

Synonyms of stick around

• remain
• stay
• hang around
• wait

Examples of stick around in a Sentence

we stuck around afterwards to help clean up

Recent Examples on the Web

Clouds will stick around most of the day but will gradually clear from the southwest to the northeast Wednesday night. — Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

The overcast skies and rainy weather will stick around into Tuesday — making for a wet Election Day — then gradually begin easing on Wednesday, said Zach Law, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Melbourne. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

To ensure a seamless, natural-looking dye job, Monzillo recommends using a little bit of Vaseline on and around your hairline to prevent any color lines from sticking around. — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026

After an appointment, stick around for a dip in the heated indoor pool with sea views, or a visit to the sauna, steam room, and an experience shower. — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stick around

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• astound
• background

Kids Definition

stick around

verb

: to stay or wait about : linger