sojourn

noun
UK: /ˈsɒdʒɜːn/
US: /ˈsoʊdʒɜːrn/

  1. A temporary stay in a place.

    1. My sojourn was short.
    2. Her sojourn in Rome provided inspiration for her new book about Italy.

Synonyms

abide visit dwell residence stay
sojourn intransitive-verb

  1. To stay somewhere temporarily.

    1. I sojourn here often.
    2. Many artists sojourn in Paris to enhance their skills and engage with masters.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sojourn" is /ˈsɒdʒɜːn/ in British English and /ˈsoʊdʒɜːrn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sojourn": abide, visit, dwell, residence, stay.

Example usage of "sojourn": "My sojourn was short.". More examples on the page.