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

In 2025, as part of a $1 billion restructuring effort, the chain announced a massive renovation plan that brought back cozy seating, more plugs and free refills to encourage customers to stick around. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

But these players decided to stick around in Kansas City and help at a fundraiser. — Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026

Then, ceramides and niacinamide help reinforce the skin barrier so all that hydration sticks around for more than a couple of hours. — Sheryl George, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026

Northwestern’s Dave Davis, the longtime liaison between the university and residents, stuck around and mingled with the big names who had gathered there. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 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