Noun
1
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
"She kept her corset in the drawer until she was ready to wear it again."
2
plural of stay
"She wore her mother's old stays under her evening gown to maintain the fashionable silhouette of the 18th century."
Verb
1
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of stay
"The cat stays in its favorite sunbeam all afternoon."
In plain English: To stay means to remain in the same place and not leave.
"The storm stays for three more days before moving away."
Proper Noun
1
plural of Stay
"The stays in her corset held up her bodice firmly against the wind."
Example Sentences
"The storm stays for three more days before moving away."
verb
"The cat stays on the windowsill all afternoon watching the rain."
verb
"He promises that his job stays secure for another year."
verb
"Please make sure your car stays locked when you leave it running."
verb
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)