sojourn

/ˈsɒdʒən/ /ˈsoʊdʒɚn/

Meanings

noun

A short stay somewhere.

Examples :

"Her sojourn in Rome was only three days, but she managed to see all the major sights. "

place time

noun

A temporary residence.

Examples :

"My family's sojourn in the mountains lasted for two weeks. "

place time

verb

To reside somewhere temporarily, especially as a guest or lodger.

Examples :

"My family is sojourning in a beach house for the summer. "

place time

Related Words

somewhere noun

/ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛə/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/

Unspecified or unknown (unlocated) place or location.

"My keys are somewhere in the house. "

temporary noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

"The temporary at the bakery was only there for the summer. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

lasted verb

/ˈlastɪd/ /ˈlɑːstɪd/ /ˈlæstɪd/

To perform, carry out.

"The construction crew lasted all day to finish building the new bridge. "

reside verb

/ɹɪˈzaɪd/

To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a settled abode for a time; to remain for a long time.

"My grandparents reside in Florida during the winter months. "

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

managed verb

/ˈmænɪdʒd/

To direct or be in charge of.

"She managed the team effectively, ensuring everyone completed their tasks on time. "

temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

mountains noun

/ˈmaʊntn̩z/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

residence noun

/ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/

The place where one lives; one's home.

"My residence is a small apartment near the school. "

sights noun

/saɪts/

(in the singular) The ability to see.

"He is losing his sight and now can barely read."

sojourning verb

/ˈsoʊdʒɜːrnɪŋ/ /ˈsoʊdʒɜːnɪŋ/

To reside somewhere temporarily, especially as a guest or lodger.

"During the summer break, my cousin was sojourning with our family. "