1. past tense and past participle of stay; remained in a place or position
2. past tense and past participle of stay; temporarily lived or lodged somewhere
3. past tense and past participle of stay; postponed or delayed something
Usage: formal; legal

1. supported or reinforced with stays or braces
Usage: technical

Examples

• She stayed at the hotel for three nights.
• The children stayed inside during the storm.
• He stayed late at the office to finish his work.
• The execution was stayed by the governor.
• We stayed with friends while visiting the city.
• The dog stayed by his owner’s side.
• The stayed mast held firm in the strong winds.