Stayer

/ˈsteɪər/
noun

A person or animal who remains in a situation for a long time, usually when it's difficult.

Despite the hard challenges, he is a stayer in his business.
Visual representation of "stayer" - A person or animal who remains in a situation for a long time, usually when it's difficult.

Often appears as...

  • proven stayer
  • real stayer
noun

In horse racing, a horse that performs well in long-distance races.

Given the horse's performance in the previous races, it is undoubtedly a stayer.
Visual representation of "stayer" - In horse racing, a horse that performs well in long-distance races.

Often appears as...

  • real stayer
  • proven stayer
noun

A person or animal who remains in a situation for a long time, usually when it's difficult.

Despite the hard challenges, he is a stayer in his business.
Visual representation of "stayer" - A person or animal who remains in a situation for a long time, usually when it's difficult.

Often appears as...

  • proven stayer
  • real stayer
noun

In horse racing, a horse that performs well in long-distance races.

Given the horse's performance in the previous races, it is undoubtedly a stayer.
Visual representation of "stayer" - In horse racing, a horse that performs well in long-distance races.

Often appears as...

  • real stayer
  • proven stayer
Definition 1 of 2
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Emotionally Positive

Indicates admiration for someone's tenacity, especially in tough circumstances.

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Even after losing his job, he's a real stayer and is confident he'll find a new one.
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Not a Quitter

Suggests someone doesn't give up easily, could inspire others facing adversity.

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She's a stayer; she kept studying despite failing the test twice.
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Metaphoric Use

Often used metaphorically to describe inanimate objects or concepts with endurance.

Illustration for Metaphoric Use
That old car is a stayer, lasting over 20 years with minimal repairs.
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Emotionally Positive

Indicates admiration for someone's tenacity, especially in tough circumstances.

Illustration for Emotionally Positive
Even after losing his job, he's a real stayer and is confident he'll find a new one.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not a Quitter

Suggests someone doesn't give up easily, could inspire others facing adversity.

Illustration for Not a Quitter
She's a stayer; she kept studying despite failing the test twice.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphoric Use

Often used metaphorically to describe inanimate objects or concepts with endurance.

Illustration for Metaphoric Use
That old car is a stayer, lasting over 20 years with minimal repairs.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotionally Positive

Indicates admiration for someone's tenacity, especially in tough circumstances.

Illustration for Emotionally Positive
Even after losing his job, he's a real stayer and is confident he'll find a new one.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not a Quitter

Suggests someone doesn't give up easily, could inspire others facing adversity.

Illustration for Not a Quitter
She's a stayer; she kept studying despite failing the test twice.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphoric Use

Often used metaphorically to describe inanimate objects or concepts with endurance.

Illustration for Metaphoric Use
That old car is a stayer, lasting over 20 years with minimal repairs.
Visual representation of the word "Stayer"

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