Lingering has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
the act of tarrying
"After the guests left, there was a lingering silence in the room as everyone waited for someone to start talking again."
gerund of linger: an act of loitering or waiting.
"The lingering smell of rain filled the air long after the storm had passed."
present participle of linger
"The lingering scent of fresh bread filled the kitchen long after the baker had left."