stays
pronunciation
How to pronounce stays in British English:
UK [steɪz]
How to pronounce stays in American English:
US [ stez]
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- Noun:
- a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
Word Origin
- stays (n.)
- "laced underbodice," c. 1600, from plural of stay (n.1). Also compare bodice.
Example
- 1. If one party is emotional and the other stays calm , the unemotional one has far more leverage . "
- 2. That of course is why china stays mum .
- 3. While its beak stays home .
- 4. Their hotel stays , dining and jewelry purchases are driving prosperity here .
- 5. What happens in wonderland usually stays in wonderland .