tarry

intransitive-verb
UK: /ˈtæri/
US: /ˈtæri/

  1. To delay leaving; wait.

    1. Don't tarry, we need to go now.
    2. I didn't tarry long at the shop because I had to get home.

  2. To stay in a place for longer than expected.

    1. We tarry here for a while.
    2. They tarried in the coffee shop, enjoying the warm atmosphere.

Synonyms

linger dawdle delay wait remain stay
tarry transitive-verb

  1. To delay or be late in doing something.

    1. Do not tarry to send the letter.
    2. He didn't tarry in replying to the email, as it was urgent.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tarry" in English means: To delay leaving; wait., To stay in a place for longer than expected..

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

Synonyms for "tarry": linger, dawdle, delay, wait, remain, stay.

Example usage of "tarry": "Don't tarry, we need to go now.". More examples on the page.