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noun

ˈsō-ˌjərn How to pronounce sojourn (audio)
Definition of sojournnext
as in visit
a temporary residing as another's guest spent a relaxing sojourn in her friend's summer home

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verb

ˈsō-ˌjərn How to pronounce sojourn (audio)
as in to stay
to reside as a temporary guest began their retirement by leisurely sojourning with friends and relatives scattered across the country

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Recent Examples of sojourn
Noun
Anyone with even a passing interest in Earth’s beauty might feel jealous of Lewis’s sojourn with plentiful tortoises, iguanas, sea lions, and birds, and possibly even more jealous of Darwin’s trip. — Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026 As shoppers gear up for their European summer sojourns, brands are beating the tourist rush and setting up shop across the continent with temporary seasonal stores, beach club pop-ups and limited-time activations to capture the attention and dollars of the high-spending set. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Verb
As for cosmic weather this week, the planets align on June 28, igniting our adventurous spirits and libidos, eager to live life in the moment and sojourn onward! — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 The young woman who sojourned to Oberlin College, where she was wrongfully accused of poisoning her classmates and beaten half to death, who raised her hands in defense of herself, then went on to grip clay and rock and chisel to re-create visions of justice. — Tyehimba Jess, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sojourn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sojourn
  1. visit
  2. stay
Noun
  • So, during Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy’s visit to India last week, quick commerce was undoubtedly in focus.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • The best ports are those that can spread visitors across multiple experiences, from short walks and museum visits to full-day scenic drives.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of visit
Verb
  • The bike folds down compactly, and the wheels handily stay locked together thanks to a little hook.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
  • Matthew Doane, a Sacramento resident, also stayed until the finish.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of stay

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