1. stayed in a place longer than necessary; remained or waited around
Usage: past tense of linger
2. continued to exist or persist for a long time
Usage: past tense of linger
3. moved or acted slowly and deliberately
Usage: past tense of linger

Examples

• She lingered at the coffee shop, reluctant to leave.
• The smell of fresh bread lingered in the kitchen.
• He lingered over his homework instead of finishing quickly.
• The pain lingered for weeks after the injury.
• They lingered in the garden, enjoying the sunset.
• The memory of that day lingered in her mind.
• The students lingered in the hallway after class.