noun🔗ShareA sojourn."Her tarry in the hospital was longer than expected. "timeplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything."My sister tarried getting ready, so we missed the bus. "timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens."The students tarried outside the classroom, waiting for the teacher to finish her meeting. "timeactionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.""I didn't mean to tarry at the coffee shop, but I ran into an old friend and we ended up chatting for an hour." "timeactionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo stay somewhere temporarily."Before the big math test, I'll tarry at the library for a while to study. "placetimeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger."The family decided to tarry at the park for a while longer to enjoy the sunshine. "timeactionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareResembling tar."The old, tarry boots were difficult to clean. "appearancematerialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCovered with tar."The old sailboat's hull was tarry, showing signs of years of use. "materialsubstanceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
