short-stay

adjective

British
1
: providing a specified service for short periods of time
a short-stay car park
2
: staying at a place (such as a hospital or nursing home) for a short period of time
short-stay patients/residents

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Fewer than 15% of nursing homes had short-stay patients on ventilators. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 29 Nov. 2025 Ultra luxurious resort debuts opulent short-stay villas No chores or cleaning fees. — Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026 Depending on the airport, travelers may have access to sleeping pods, private suites or short-stay rooms that offer more comfort and privacy than a public waiting area. — Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026 Conversation starters → A popular tourist city is fast-tracking a new cruise passenger tax as officials push to reduce short-stay visitors. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for short-stay

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“Short-stay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-stay. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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