stay home

phrase

chiefly US
: to not go out for an activity
Let's stay home tonight.

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But wanting to stay home and having a home that can actually support that choice are two different things. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 This kind of grueling schedule would push anyone to want to stay home a little more, which is why Wilson's latest collaboration, Lainey Wilson x Mackenzie-Childs, makes so much sense right now. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 Because of this, many Haitians are concerned for their safety and have decided to stay home on Sundays, according to multiple who spoke with the Miami Herald. — Lauren Costantino september 19, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026 Those who are not immunized and were exposed anywhere from one to three weeks ago should stay home and limit interactions for 21 days after being exposed while monitoring for symptoms, including a fever or unexplained rash. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stay home

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“Stay home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20home. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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