sojourning

/ˈsoʊdʒɜːrnɪŋ/ /ˈsoʊdʒɜːnɪŋ/

Meanings

verb

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

Examples :

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

noun

The act of one who sojourns; a short stay or residence.

Examples :

"my sojournings all over Europe"

time place

Related Words

guest noun

/ɡɛst/

A recipient of hospitality, specifically someone staying by invitation at the house of another.

"The guests were let in by the butler."

somewhere noun

/ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛə/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/

Unspecified or unknown (unlocated) place or location.

"My keys are somewhere in the house. "

summer noun

/ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/

One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

"the heat of summer"

sojourns noun

/ˈsoʊdʒɜːnz/ /ˈsoʊdʒʊərz/

A short stay somewhere.

"Her frequent sojourns to the library allowed her to finish her research project quickly. "

cousin noun

/ˈkʌz.n̩/ /ˈkʌz.ɪn/

The child of a person's uncle or aunt; a first cousin.

"I think my cousin is a good man."

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

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

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."

temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

lodger noun

/ˈlɑdʒɚ/

A person who lodges in another's house (compare tenant).

">The family took in a lodger to help pay the mortgage. "

residence noun

/ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/

The place where one lives; one's home.

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

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "