stay home

idiom

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

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This could potentially be 10-plus years in which schedules need to be altered because the pet can’t stay home alone for too long. Angela Hatem, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026 Health officials advised anyone who develops symptoms to stay home and call a medical provider before seeking care to avoid exposing others. Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026 Some people get the sniffles and stay home from work. Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026 Public health officials are recommending that those who feel ill or believe they may have been exposed stay home and seek medical care immediately. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 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 17 Feb. 2026.

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