stay out
verb
stayed out; staying out; stays out
1
: to avoid going into a place
They kicked us out of the bar and told us to stay out.
2
: to spend time away from home
She stayed out dancing all night.
Examples of stay out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Meanwhile, Antonelli will be keen to keep a cool head and stay out of unnecessary trouble, and despite coming off two straight winless outings, the Italian youngster certainly has the pace needed to get the job done.
—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Tips for staying safe in the heat Drinking plenty of fluids, seeking shade or air-conditioning and staying out of the sun can help protect you from heat.
—
Dorany Pineda,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Verstappen would stay out for six more laps, creating an interesting strategy game with a tire offset, while Hamilton was set on a three-stop strategy by Ferrari.
—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Weather and public safety officials are discouraging people from going to the beach and are emphasizing that beachgoers stay out of the water and off the rocks.
—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stay out
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Tips for staying safe in the heat Drinking plenty of fluids, seeking shade or air-conditioning and staying out of the sun can help protect you from heat.
—
Dorany Pineda,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Verstappen would stay out for six more laps, creating an interesting strategy game with a tire offset, while Hamilton was set on a three-stop strategy by Ferrari.
—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Weather and public safety officials are discouraging people from going to the beach and are emphasizing that beachgoers stay out of the water and off the rocks.
—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stay out
Cite this Entry
“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
