stay the night
idiom
: to sleep at another person's house for the night
After the party she was too drunk to drive so she stayed the night.
—often + atThey stayed the night at her brother's.
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Best of all, guests can stay the night in a 1944 demountable house by Jean Prouvé, or book one of four luxury guest rooms in the main building.
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Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The historic inn—and ale house—Hopkin’s Ordinary makes for a fantastic place to stay the night.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Wow, neither of those work) are invited to stay the night.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 Sep. 2024
There are even a few rugged off-trail wilderness areas where experienced backpackers can trek in and stay the night.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2024
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Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The historic inn—and ale house—Hopkin’s Ordinary makes for a fantastic place to stay the night.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Wow, neither of those work) are invited to stay the night.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 Sep. 2024
There are even a few rugged off-trail wilderness areas where experienced backpackers can trek in and stay the night.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Stay the night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20the%20night. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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